Table 1 The general characteristics of the study participantsa
Boys (n = 24) | Girls (n = 24) | Total population (n = 48) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (y) | 10.62 ± 1.05 | 10.91 ± 0.92 | 10.77 ± 0.99 | 0.31 |
Weight (kg) | 57.20 ± 11.28 | 52.20 ± 8.58 | 54.70 ± 10.23 | 0.09 |
Height (m) | 1.46 ± 0.11 | 1.48 ± 0.06 | 1.47 ± 0.09 | 0.59 |
BMI (Kg/m2) | 26.25 ± 2.50 | 23.68 ± 3.17 | 24.96 ± 3.11 | 0.003 |