Table 1 Physical characteristics and determinants/moderators at baseline for study participants
Boys (n = 98) | Girls (n = 111) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Average ± SD | Average ± SD | |||
Height (cm) | 130.9 ± 11.1 | 132.7 ± 12.1 | ||
Body weight (kg) | 29.5 ± 8.4 | 29.2 ± 7.7 | ||
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 16.9 ± 2.4 | 16.3 ± 2.1 | ||
Weight status (overweight and obese: %) | 5.1 | 6.3 | ||
Participation in sports except for physical education (n) | 95 | 107 | ||
1. yes | 66 | 77 | ||
2. no | 29 | 30 | ||
Duration (min/week) (boys n = 58, girls n = 68) | 192.2 ± 156.0 | 152.5 ± 157.6 | ||
Duration (min/time) (boys n = 58, girls n = 68) | 80.0 ± 30.8 | 79.9 ± 37.7 | ||
Frequency (time/week) (boys n = 58, girls n = 68) | 2.3 ± 1.5 | 1.8 ± 1.3 | ||
Bedroom television ownership (n) | 96 | 109 | ||
1. yes | 18 | 28 | ||
2. no | 78 | 81 | ||
Children | Parents | Children | Parents | |
Are you (Is your child) active? (n) | 98 | 96 | 109 | 109 |
1. no | 9 | 13 | 10 | 13 |
2. neither | 34 | 36 | 42 | 43 |
3. yes | 55 | 47 | 57 | 53 |
Do you (Does your child) like sports or exercise? (n) | 97 | 97 | 111 | 109 |
1. considerably dislike | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
2. slightly dislike | 2 | 12 | 8 | 11 |
3. slightly like | 22 | 26 | 21 | 34 |
4. considerably like | 73 | 57 | 82 | 63 |
Are you (Is your child) good at sports or exercise? (n) | 98 | 97 | 111 | 109 |
1. considerably lower skilled | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2. slightly lower skilled | 9 | 31 | 21 | 34 |
3. slightly highly skilled | 40 | 32 | 34 | 40 |
4. considerably highly skill | 48 | 31 | 54 | 30 |
Are you (Is your child) healthy? (n) | 98 | 97 | 111 | 109 |
1. not healthy | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
2. somewhat healthy | 4 | 0 | 21 | 34 |
3. healthy | 45 | 53 | 34 | 40 |
4. very healthy | 48 | 43 | 54 | 30 |
How would you describe your (your child’s) body shape? | 98 | 97 | 111 | 109 |
1. considerably thin | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
2. slightly thin | 8 | 31 | 14 | 28 |
3. maintain the present body | 72 | 47 | 83 | 66 |
4. over weight | 15 | 17 | 8 | 6 |
5. Obese | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |