TABLE 1.
Descriptive sample characteristics (n = 814)
| Mean (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 9.16 (0.65) | 7.44–11.14 |
| Sex, n girls (%) | 407 (50.0%) | |
| BMI, kg/m2 a | 16.68 (2.31) | 12.24–24.06 |
| Healthy weight, n (%)‡ | 687 (84.6%) | |
| Overweight, n (%)‡ | 101 (12.4%) | |
| Obesity, n (%) b | 24 (3.0%) | |
| Grade three, n (%) | 417 (51.2%) | |
| Grade four, n (%) | 397 (48.8%) | |
| IQ | 101.27 (13.55) | 71–152 |
| SES c | 4.49 (0.99) | 0–7 |
| Organized sport participation (min per week) d | 145.91 (107.63) | 0–1,080 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body‐mass index; SES, socio‐economic status.
a
n = 812.
b
According to the reference values by Cole and Lobstein (2012).
c
Range 0 (no education) to 7 (post‐doctoral education).
d
n = 745.