Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the school physical activity and nutrition (SPAN) 2009–2011 8th and 11th grade population
Total (n = 6716)1 | Boy (n = 3251) | Girl (n = 3465) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, Years, Mean | 14.88 | 14.9 | 14.8 |
Grade, % | |||
8th | 53.3 | 53.6 | 53.0 |
11th | 46.7 | 46.4 | 47.0 |
Ethnicity, % | |||
White/Other | 39.8 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
African-American | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.7 |
Hispanic | 45.6 | 45.5 | 45.7 |
BMI Class1, % | |||
Healthy Weight | 62.0 | 57.6 | 66.4 |
Overweight | 15.7 | 16.1 | 15.3 |
Obese | 22.3 | 26.3 | 18.3 |
Parent Education, % | |||
Some college or more | 40.3 | 40.7 | 39.9 |
High school or less | 59.7 | 59.3 | 60.1 |
Socioeconomic Status, % | |||
Highest Tertile | 25.0 | 24.2 | 25.9 |
Middle Tertile | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.1 |
Lowest Tertile | 36.8 | 37.7 | 35.9 |