Table 1.
General characteristics of our study population.
| Characteristics | Total Sample | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects (number) | 91 | 42 (46%) | 49 (54%) |
| Age (years ± SD, range) | 16.60 ± 1.28 (13–19) | 16.83 ± 1.27 (14–18) | 16.40 ± 1.26 (13–19) |
| Current lifestyle | |||
| Sedentary | 34 (37%) | 18 (20%) | 16 (17%) |
| Active | 57 (63%) | 25 (26%) | 32 (37%) |
| ISS score (M ± SD, range) | 5.37 ± 1.19 (1–7) | 5.23 ± 1.1 (1–7) | 5.49 ± 1.27 (3–7) |
| Low (0–3) | 20 (22%) | 11 (26%) | 9 (18%) |
| High (4–7) | 71 (78%) | 31 (74%) | 40 (82%) |
| Eating habits change | 34 (37%) | 17 (41%) | 17 (35%) |
| Meals/day | |||
| 1–2 meals/day | 4 (4%) | 0 | 4 (8%) |
| 3 meals/day | 28 (31%) | 15 (36%) | 13 (27%) |
| 4 meals/day | 35 (39%) | 15 (36%) | 20 (41%) |
| 5 meals/day | 24 (26%) | 12 (28%) | 12 (24%) |
| KIDMED score (M ± SD, range) | 6.52 ± 2.45 (0–11) | 6.28 ± 2.68 (1–11) | 6.73 ± 2.24 (0–11) |
| Optimal adherence (≥8) | 37 (41%) | 16 (38%) | 21 (43%) |
| Medium adherence (4–7) | 45 (49%) | 20 (48%) | 25 (51%) |
| Poor adherence (≤3) | 9 (10%) | 6 (14%) | 3 (6%) |