Table 4.

Perceptions about health in relation to BMI of students

Perceptions Variables	Total		Body Mass Index		χ2	P-value
	#	%	Overweight and Obesity	Normal
How many family members are considered obese/overweight
None	255	36.4	44	211	84.072	< 0.001
1 member	235	33.5	49	186
2 members	113	16.1	50	63
at 3 and more	98	14.0	59	39
I feel that my weight
Normal and Less than normal weight	485	69.2	62	423	206.605	< 0.001
overweight	166	23.7	99	67
Obese	50	7.1	41	9
Are you interested in your weight
Very interested	252	35.9	61	191	14.514	0.001
Little Interested	333	47.5	91	242
Not interested	116	16.5	50	66
How much do think you have to eat at any meal?
Small amount	87	12.4	23	64	20.972	< 0.001
Suitable amount	489	69.8	122	367
Large amount	125	17.8	57	68
Do you prefer a certain type of food at home?
Yes	553	78.9	153	400	1.685	0.194
No	148	21.1	49	99
Do you prefer eating food that contains vegetables?
Yes	510	72.8	128	382	12.614	< 0.001
No	191	27.2	74	117
Do you believe that your family has a role in improving your food habits?
Yes	552	78.7	158	394	0.047	0.828
No	149	21.3	44	105
During this school year, did you learn any lessons about the types of health food that must be eaten?
Yes	446	63.6	126	320	0.191	0.662
No	255	36.4	76	179
During this school year, did you learn any lessons about the harmful effect of eating too much junk food, especially the overweight or obese?
Yes	421	60.1	133	288	3.958	0.047
No	280	39.9	69	211