Table 2 Descriptive statistics and tests of differences between normal weight versus overweight subjects.
Normal Weight Mean (SD) or Percent (N = 343) | Overweight Mean (SD) or Percent (N = 59) | F (sig) or Chi2 (sig) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 8.7 (1.6) | 9.2 (1.5) | F 4.42 (.04) |
Gender (% Female) | 50.1% | 37.3% | Chi 3.33 (.07) |
Hispanic % | 35.6% | 55.9 % | Chi 8.81 (.00) |
RDI* | 0.92 (2.15) | 0.81 (1.21) | F 0.19 (.66) |
Parent Education | 13.7 (3.3) | 13.2 (2.8) | F 0.90 (.34) |