Overall characteristics of the 895 children
| Characteristics | Boys (n = 571) | Girls (n = 324) | Total (n = 895) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 12.1 ± 2.8 | 12.6 ± 2.8 | 12.3 ± 2.8 | P = 0.012 |
| Age group (%) | P = 0.002 | |||
| 6–11 years | 48.0 | 37.3 | 44.1 | |
| 12–18 years | 52.0 | 62.7 | 55.9 | |
| BMI (%) | P = 0.096 | |||
| Overweight 90–97% | 17.5 | 13.3 | 16.0 | |
| Obese > 97% | 82.5 | 86.7 | 84.0 | |
| AN (%) | 55.7 | 54.6 | 55.3 | P = 0.943 |
a Student’s t-test; b chi-square test; c AN status was available in 884 children (98.8%); * statistically significant with P < 0.05