Table 1.
Anthropometric parameters in children at baseline and 6-months after treatment (n = 24).
| Variables | Baseline | 6-months after treatment | Student t-test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | Min – Max | 6.1 – 12.7 | 6.8 – 14.6 | |
| Mean (SD) | 10.0 (1.8) | 11.3 (1.9) | p < 0.001 | |
| Weight (Kg) | Min – Max | 19 – 61 | 21 – 70 | |
| Mean (SD) | 36.0 (9.0) | 40.9 (10.5) | p < 0.001 | |
| Height (meters) | Min – Max | 0.97 – 1.55 | 1.10 – 1.60 | |
| Mean (SD) | 1.36 (0.14) | 1.46 (0.12) | p < 0.001 | |
| BMI (Z-score for age) | Min – Max | −2.13 – 5.21 | −3.09 – 3.28 | |
| Mean (SD) | 0.87 (2.16) | 0.37 (1.76) | p = 0.098 | |
| Sex | Female | n = 8 (33.3%) | ||
| Male | n = 16 (66.7%) | |||
BMI, Body Mass Index; Min, Minimum; Max, Maximun; SD, Standard Deviation.