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Characteristics of the Sample (N = 350)
| Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Mean age (year) | 12.55 (SD = 0.65) |
| Gender | |
| Female | 276 (78.86%) |
| Male | 74 (21.14%) |
| Ethnicity | |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 61 (17.43%) |
| Latino | 216 (61.71%) |
| Multiethnic | 36 (10.29%) |
| Other | 25 (7.14%) |
| White | 12 (3.43%) |
| School grade | |
| 7th grade | 168 (48.00%) |
| 8th grade | 182 (52.00%) |
| Weight status | |
| Underweight | 13 (3.71%) |
| Healthy weight | 196 (56.00%) |
| Overweight | 61 (17.43%) |
| Obese | 80 (22.86%) |
