Table II.
Data at baseline and follow-up.
| Baseline | Intervention (n=203) | Usual care (n=582) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 4.1±0.1 | 4.1±0.1 |
| BMI | 15.9±1.4 | 16.1±1.4 |
| BMI SDS | 0.09±1.0 | 0.23±1.0 |
| Girls | 106 (52.2) | 299 (51.4) |
| Normal weight** | 156 (76.8) | 450 (77.3) |
| Overweight and obesity | 20 (9.9) | 74 (12.7) |
| Overweight | 16 (7.9) | 65 (11.2) |
| Obesity | 4 (2.0) | 9 (1.5) |
| Underweight | 27 (13.3) | 58 (10.0) |
| Follow-up | Intervention (n=194) | Usual care (n=582) |
| Age (years) | 5.4±0.18 | 5.1±0.14 |
| BMI | 15.7±1.6 | 16.0±1.7 |
| BMI SDS | 0.15±1.1 | 0.31±1.1 |
| Abs change BMI SDS | 0.01±1.42 | 0.05±0.44 |
| Girls | 102 (52.6) | 299 (51.4) |
| Normal weight | 151 (77.8) | 439 (75.4) |
| Overweight and obesity | 25 (12.9) | 100 (17.1) |
| Overweight | 18 (9.3) | 75 (11.2) |
| Obesity | 7 (3.6) | 25 (4.2) |
| Underweight | 18 (9.3) | 43 (7.4) |
Data are presented as mean ± SD values or n (%).
**
Each child’s BMI was categorised into underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity using the IOTF standard definitions.