Table 1.
Comparisons between youth with and without loss-of-control eating
| Characteristicsa | LOCb Eating Present (n=65) | LOC Eating Absent (n=156) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 14.0±2.5 (8.0–17.8) | 13.0±2.8 (8.1–17.9) |
| Height (cm) | 156.5±13.8 (126.6–181.5) | 156.0±15.8 (118.4–189.8) |
| Sex: female (%) | 69.2** | 44.2 |
| Race: White (%) | 58.5 | 56.4 |
| Pubertal status (median) | 3 (1–5) | 3 (1–5) |
| BMIzc score | 1.3±1.1 (−1.4–2.9)** | 0.7±1.1 (−2.2–3.2) |
| Weight status: overweight/obese (%) | 16.9/46.2* | 21.2/22.4 |
| Fat-free mass (kg) | 42.9±16.3 (20.6–97.9) | 42.0±14.8 (19.8–77.2) |
| Fat mass (kg) | 24.6±18.2 (2.9–99.8)** | 16.3±16.4 (1.1–110.9) |
| Fat mass (%) | 33.2±11.8 (10.7–54.9)** | 24.9±12.3 (1.6–59.1) |
a
Values presented are mean ± standard deviation (range), unless otherwise noted.
b
LOC = loss-of-control;
c
BMIz = body mass index z score; p < .001, p < .01