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Table 2 Prevalence of underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity by gender among 7–17 years old schoolchildren

From: Prevalence of overweight/obesity in relation to dietary habits and lifestyle among 7–17 years old children and adolescents in Lithuania

 

7-9 years

10-13 years

14-17 years

 

Boys

Girls

Boys

Girls

Boys

Girls

Underweight

5.7*,**

8.9***

6.9*

12.7

8.9*

14.6

Normal weight

74.5

71.8

76.9*

69.3

75.9

76.8

Overweight

13.1

14.5**

11.6

14.9**

12.8*

6.8

Obesity

6.7**

4.8**

4.6

3.1

2.4

1.8

  1. Values are percentages
  2. *P < 0.05 in comparison with girls
  3. **P < 0.05 in comparison with 14–17-year age group
  4. ***P < 0.05 in comparison with 10–13-year and 14–17-year age groups