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Demographic characteristics of the study participants: a convenience sample of ninety-two Puerto Rican adults (≥21 years) from the Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, 2010
| Characteristic | Mean | sd | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender, female (%) | 68 | ||
| Age (years) | 28·9 | 10·2 | |
| Education level (%) | |||
| High-school diploma | 4·2 | ||
| Vocational degree | 3·2 | ||
| Bachelor’s degree | 92·6 | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26·0 | 5·8 | |
| Percentage body fat | 28·2 | 10·4 | |
