Table 1.
Demographic Information of Youth
| Variable | Mean (n) | SD (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Race | ||
| Caucasian | (142) | (59.7) |
| Asian | (26) | (10.8) |
| Black | (20) | (8.3) |
| Latino | (10) | (4.2) |
| Other/Mixed | (42) | (17.5) |
| Anthropometric Measures | ||
| Waist circumference (cm) | 72.09 | 9.23 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 90.59 | 10.47 |
| Body Mass Index (%percentile) | 63.21 | 26.78 |
| Percent body fat (%) | 21.92 | 9.26 |
| Body weight status1 | ||
| Normal (5th – <85th percentile) | (169) | (70.4) |
| Overweight (85th – 95th percentile) | (43) | (17.9) |
| Obesity (≥ 95th percentile) | (25) | (10.4) |
| Underweight (<5th percentile) | (3) | (1.3) |
Note. N=240.
1
Distribution of age-and sex-specific body weight based on Centers for Disease Control values.