Table 1.
Sample Size and Definition of Abnormal Values for Cardiometabolic Risk-Factor Variables.*
| Variable | Age Range (yrs.) | Sample Size (n, %) | Definition of Abnormal Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycemic profile | |||
| FBG | 12 – 15 | 2410 (8.6) | ≥100 mg/dL |
| HbA1c | 12 – 15 | 6077 (21.6) | >5.7% |
| Blood Pressure | |||
| SBP | 8 – 15 | 12199 (43.3) | ≥95th percentile# |
| DBP | 8 – 15 | 12200 (43.3) | ≥95th percentile# |
| Blood Lipids | |||
| TG | 3 – 15 | 3208 (11.4) | ≥150 mg/dL |
| TC | 3 – 15 | 14409 (51.2) | ≥200 mg/dL |
| HDL-C | 3 – 15 | 14407 (51.2) | <35 mg/dL |
| LDL-C | 3 – 15 | 3193 (11.3) | ≥100 mg/dL |
| Body Mass Measurements | |||
| BMI | 2 – 15 | 22495 (79.9) | ≥95th percentile§ |
| Waist | 2 – 15 | 21633 (76.8) | ≥90th percentile§ |
| Weight | 0 – 15 | 28153 (100%) | ≥90th percentile§ |
*
Data are shown for children under 16 years old. FBG, fasting blood glucose; HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; TG, fasting blood triglyceride; TC, total cholesterol; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, fasting blood low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; BMI, body mass index; Whites, Non-Hispanic White; Blacks, Non-Hispanic Black; Mex & His, Mexicans and Other Hispanics.
#
Age-, gender- and height-specific cutoff value.
§
Age- and gender-specific cutoff value.