Table 3 The relationship between perceived and actual weight status
| Â | Perceived weight status | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Actual weight status | Thin (%) | Normal weight (%) | Fat (%) |
Boys | Â | Â | Â |
   Non-overweight | 173 (18.6) | 728 (78.3) | 29 (3.1) |
   Overweight | 1 (0.9) | 63 (58.3) | 44 (40.7) |
   Obese | 0 (0.0) | 4 (33.3) | 8 (66.7) |
Girls | Â | Â | Â |
   Non-overweight | 133 (13.9) | 659 (68.8) | 166 (17.3) |
   Overweight | 0 (0.0) | 18 (22.2) | 63 (77.8) |
   Obese | 0 (0.0) | 2 (16.7) | 10 (83.3) |