Table 1.
Prevalence of boys and girls who underestimate, correctly estimate, or overestimate their body size at ages 6, 8, and 10.
| Age | Gender | Underestimation | Correct estimation | Overestimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | Boys | 20.6% | 70.1% | 9.3% |
| Girls | 20.0% | 64.9% | 15.0% | |
| 8 years | Boys | 38.0% | 59.5% | 2.4% |
| Girls | 24.1% | 73.6% | 2.3% | |
| 10 years | Boys | 57.9% | 41.4% | 0.7% |
| Girls | 30.8% | 67.7% | 1.4% | |