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Table 2 Demographic characteristics of participants (n=53)

From: Results from an experimental trial at a Head Start center to evaluate two meal service approaches to increase fruit and vegetable intake of preschool aged children

 

% (n)

Age (years)

 

2-3

50.9 (27)

4-5

49.1 (26)

Race/ ethnicity

 

Non-Hispanic African American

75.5 (40)

Hispanic or Latina/Latino

5.7 (3)

Multi-racial

13.2 (7)

American Indian

3.8 (2)

Non-Hispanic White

1.9 (1)

BMI for age percentile of child

 

< 85

64.2 (34)

85-94

11.3 (6)

> 95

24.5 (13)

Education level of parent/guardian

 

Less than high school

9.4 (5)

High school graduate

41.5 (22)

Some college or associate degree

49.1 (26)