TABLE 1.
Characteristics at baseline for all 4‐year‐olds, specifically for children with normal weight and overweight
| All 4‐year‐old children | CG n = 3003 | IG n = 3005 |
|---|---|---|
| zBMI | 0.07 ± 1.02 | 0.07 ± 0.98 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 15.82 ± 1.42 | 15.83 ± 1.34 |
| Overweight a | 245 (8.2) | 245 (8.2) |
| Normal weight | 2277 (75.8) | 2321 (77.2) |
| Obesity | 47 (1.6) | 30 (1.0) |
| Morbid obesity | 23 (0.8) | 18 (0.6) |
| Underweight grade I | 326 (10.9) | 306 (10.2) |
| Underweight grade II & III | 84 (2.8) | 86 (2.8) |
| All 4‐year‐old children with normal weight | CG n = 2277 | IG n = 2321 |
|---|---|---|
| zBMI | 0.10 ± 0.58 | 0.11 ± 0.59 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 15.78 ± 0.77 | 15.81 ± 0.78 |
| Age (years) | 4.1 ± 0.11 | 4.0 ± 0.09 |
| Female | 1120 (49.2) | 1099 (47.4) |
| CNI ≥ 0.93 b | 1102 (48.4) | 1004 (43.3) |
| All 4‐year‐old children with overweight | CG n = 245 | IG n = 245 |
|---|---|---|
| zBMI | 1.64 ± 0.27 | 1.62 ± 0.25 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 18.09 ± 0.48 | 18.05 ± 0.44 |
| Age (years) | 4.1 ± 0.13 | 4.1 ± 0.10 |
| Female | 132 (53.9) | 133 (54.3) |
| CNI ≥ 0.93 b | 131 (53.5) | 126 (51.4) |
| Distance to CHC (km) | 3.9 ± 5.1 | 3.9 ± 5.7 |
Note: Data are presented as mean ± SD values or n (%). The bold signifies that only children with normal weight and overweight are included in the analysis.
Abbreviations: CG, Control Group: IG Intervention Group.
a
Each child's BMI categorized using IOTF definitions.
b
CNI ≥ 0.93 is related to risk of ill health.