Comparative weight status distribution between children and adolescents*
| Weight classification | Children n (%) | Adolescents n (%) | Total n (%) | χ2 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | 36 (8.2) | 174 (23.1) | 210 (17.6) | 47.23 | <0.001 |
| Normal weight | 343 (78.5) | 332 (44.0) | 675 (56.7) | 125.87 | <0.001 |
| Overweight | 74 (16.9) | 138 (18.3) | 212 (17.8) | 0.34 | 0.558 |
| Total obesity | 41 (9.4) | 110 (14.6) | 151 (12.7) | 6.89 | 0.009 |
| Combined overweight/obesity | 115 (26.3) | 248 (32.9) | 363 (30.5) | 5.42 | 0.020 |
| Weight classification | Children | Adolescents | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | 36 (8.2) | 174 (23.1) | 210 (17.6) | 47.23 | <0.001 |
| Normal weight | 343 (78.5) | 332 (44.0) | 675 (56.7) | 125.87 | <0.001 |
| Overweight | 74 (16.9) | 138 (18.3) | 212 (17.8) | 0.34 | 0.558 |
| Total obesity | 41 (9.4) | 110 (14.6) | 151 (12.7) | 6.89 | 0.009 |
*Footnote: χ2 test; significance level α = 0.05