Energy intake was reported in kJ; fat, protein, and carbohydrate intakes were expressed as a percentage of energy; and fiber intake was expressed as g/MJ. From a series of 9 somatotype drawings, participants were asked to identify their own body build, the body build they would like to ...
Tracking of overweight was defined by (1) correlations between baseline and follow-up BMI, (2) Cohen's kappa concordance test to determine the strength of tracking in BMI quartiles and (3) the percentage of individuals who remained in the same overweight status group from baseline to follow-...
For example, prevalences according to IOTF and WHO show their maximum difference at age 2–2.9 (14.5 percentage points). This difference stabilises at school age to a level of about 7% points. The observed differences are consistent across countries and sexes although, as previously reported by...
After checking all questionnaires for completeness, the data was coded appropriately and entered into a computer using Epi-data version 4.6 statistical programs. Then, the data set was transferred to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Frequency distribution and percentage were used to summarize the data,...
The economist running the experiment is tight-lipped about the second, saying only that there are 100 balls divided between red and black in some percentage. Then you are offered a choice. Pick a red ball from a pot and you will get a million dollars. Which pot would you like to pull ...
(News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)The percentage of significantly overweight children in America increased at an epidemic rate in...American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance...
The percentage of total variation across these studies caused by heterogeneity was small to moderate (I2 = 38%). Only 1 apparent outlier was found in the generated funnel plot.25 Removing this study and repeating the analysis led to a slight decrease in heterogeneity (Q = 7.45; P = .28;...
A high percentage of adult OB has its roots in child- hood, with OB status persisting as the child matures: 55% of obese children will be obese in adolescence, and 80% of those obese in adolescence will remain obese entering adulthood [7]. It is generally recognised that one of the ...
The percentage tracking (NW-NW and OW-OW) was 72.8% in EA women, 59.6% in AA men, 59.5% in AA women and 48.8% in EA men (P<0.0001). Conclusion: Childhood overweight tracked into young adulthood in this sample and the tracking of NW-NW and OW-OW was the most prominent among the...
The percentage tracking (NW-NW and OW-OW) was 72.8% in EA women, 59.6% in AA men, 59.5% in AA women and 48.8% in EA men (P<0.0001). Conclusion: Childhood overweight tracked into young adulthood in this sample and the tracking of NW-NW and OW-OW was the most prominent among the...