Adolescent Weight Status and Related Behavioural Factors: Web Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition

Table 1

Percentage of overweight and obesity, by gender, among adolescents aged 11 to 17 years^*.

BMI Classification^†	Total; (𝑛=4097)	Boys; (𝑛=1974)	Girls; (𝑛=2123)
Overweight	15.1^‡	19.0	11.4
Obese	6.0	7.5	4.6

*Four students were younger than age 11 due to mixed grade level classrooms.
^†Classified according to the International Obesity Task Force cut-offs [22].
^‡Prevalence expressed as a percentage.