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Prevalence of overweight and obesity based on BMI*
| Age(years) | n | BMI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overweight (%) | Obesity (%) | ||
| 6 | 94 | 9.57 | 4.26 |
| 7 | 113 | 16.81 | 6.19 |
| 8 | 119 | 20.17 | 5.04 |
| 9 | 105 | 22.86 | 4.76 |
| Total | 431 | 17.63 | 5.10 |
BMI, body mass index. *The international criteria for BMI (Cole et al. 2000) were used to classify children as overweight and obese.
