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Table 2 Description of Fuel Up To Play 60 (FUTP60) student population in fall 2009 and spring 2010 (n = 72 schools)

From: Evaluation of a student participatory, low-intensity program to improve school wellness environment and students’ eating and activity behaviors

Student demographics

Fall 2009 (n = 32,482)

Spring 2010 (n = 29,839)

Race and Ethnicity (%)

 African-American

16.8

17.2

 Hispanic

28.6

28.1

 White / Other

54.7

54.7

Gender (%)

 Female

50.4

50.0

 Male

49.6

50.0

 School Grade/Age

 Mean age

12.33 (SD = 1.05)

12.90 (SD = 1.14)*

Grade Distribution (%)

 Grade 6

29.5

31.4

 Grade 7

34.1

34.6

 Grade 8

31.5

30.4

 Grade 9

5.0

3.7

  1. *p < 0.05