Measure Total sample Subjects who gained weight Subjects who lost or maintained weight
(n = 28) (n = 20) (n = 8)
  High school weight (kg) 71.9 ± 15.5   67.1 ± 11.7 84.0 ± 20.0 a
College weight (kg) 74.6 ± 15.1b 72.0 ± 13.1 b 81.2 ± 18.5 b
Difference +2.7 ± 4.9 + 4.9 ± 3.9 – 2.7 ± 2.4
  High school BMI (kg/m2)   25.3 ± 5.2   24.0 ± 4.1 28.5 ± 6.5 a
College BMI (kg/m2) 26.3 ± 5.3 b 25.8 ± 4.8 b 27.6 ± 6.6 b
Difference +1.0 ± 1.8 + 1.8 ± 1.4 – 0.9 ± 0.8
Notes: data are shown as mean ± standard deviation; BMI = body mass index
a Significant difference (p< 0.05)from corresponding value among students who gained weight.
b Significant difference (p< 0.05)from corresponding high school value in column.
Table 1: Reported body weight in high school and first year of college.