Table 1.
Socio demographic characteristics of participants
| Variable | Total (n = 1023) | Test–retest (n = 88) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean ± SD | 36.8 ± 12.8 years | 36.0 ± 12.0 |
| 18–29 | 233 (22.8%) | 33 (37.5%) |
| 30–59 | 676 (66.1%) | 51 (58.0%) |
| 60+ | 114 (11.1%) | 4 (4.5%) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 402 (39.3%) | 26 (29.5%) |
| Female | 621 (60.7%) | 62 (70.5) |
| BMI categories | ||
| Mean ± SD | 26.1 ± 5 | 26.0 ± 5 |
| Underweight | 16 (1.6%) | – |
| Healthy weight | 372 (36.4%) | 47 (53.4%) |
| Overweight | 381 (37.2%) | 22 (25%) |
| Obese | 254 (24.8%) | 19 (21.6%) |
| Education | ||
| Primary/secondary | 282 (27.6%) | 88 (100%) |
| High school/technical diploma | 308 (30.1%) | |
| University | 433 (42.3%) | |
| Employment | ||
| Paid employment | 689 (67.4%) | 72 (81.8%) |
| Unemployed or unpaid work | 164 (16.0%) | 16 (18.2) |
| Retired | 45 (4.4%) | |
| Student | 124 (12.1%) | |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 342 (33.4%) | 44 (50%) |
| Married or cohabiting | 583 (57.0%) | 36 (40.9%) |
| Widowed or divorced | 96 (9.4%) | 8 (9.1%) |
| Currently trying to lose weight | n = 1019 | |
| Yes | 564 (55.3%) | 54 (61.4%) |
| No | 455 (44.7%) | 34 (38.4%) |