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Subject Characteristics of Teenagers (n = 15)
| Age (years) | 15.6 ± 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Female | 9 (60%) |
| Ethnic origin | |
| White | 11 (73%) |
| Black | 4 (27%) |
| Height (cm) | 169.7 ± 5.1 |
| Weight (kg) | 72.5 ± 22.6 |
| Overweight or obesea | 6 (40%) |
Defined as >85th body mass index–for-age percentile.
