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Table 2 Comparison of anthropometric variables between dieters and non-dieters

From: Weight-loss strategies of South African female university students and comparison of weight management-related characteristics between dieters and non-dieters

Anthropometrics

Dietersa

 

Non-dietersb

 

P values

Number

n = 162

 

n = 88

  

Weight (kg)

 Mean (SD)

63.2 (10.7)

 

58.1 (9.3)

 

<0.001c

Height (m)

 Mean (SD)

1.6

(0.06)

 

1.64 (0.07)

 

0.467c

BMI kg/m2

 Mean (SD)

23.9 (3.9)

 

21.7 (3.2)

 

<0.001c

BMI Category

(column %)

     

 Underweight

 

1.2

 

10.2

<0.001d

 Normal weight

 

69.1

 

78.4

 

 Overweight

 

24.1

 

11.4

 

 Obese

 

5.6

 

0

 
  1. SD standard deviation
  2. aAttempted weight loss in the past year
  3. bDid not attempt weight loss in the past year
  4. cIndpendent samples t-test
  5. dPearson’s Chi-square test
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