Table 2.

Descriptive Characteristics of the Respondents

CharacteristicRespondents (N = 1479)
Age (years) (n = 1439)
    18–247.9
    25–3416.5
    35–4419.3
    45–5423.7
    55–6421.7
    ≥6511.0
Sex (n = 1439)
    Male25.7
    Female74.3
Race/ethnicity (n = 1413)
    Non-Hispanic white71.6
    Hispanic or Latino7.2
    Black or African American3.7
    Asian2.3
    Pacific Islander1.2
    American Indian/Alaska native7.1
    Some other race1.2
    Multiple7.6
Insurance status (n = 1439)
    None22.1
    Private21.1
    Medicare14.8
    Medicaid22.1
    Military20.0
Overall health (n = 1431)
    Excellent2.9
    Very good18.0
    Good36.8
    Fair31.7
    Poor10.6
BMI (n = 1442)
    Overweight (25–29.9 kg/m2)28.1
    Obese (30–39.9 kg/m2)51.5
    Extremely obese (≥40 kg/m2)20.5
Reason for wanting to lose weight* (n = 1362)
    Appearance9.9
    Emotional/family10.7
    Physical functioning23.0
    Medical74.6
    Age1.9

  • Data are percentages. The sample excludes individuals with missing data for the outcome variable (willingness to participate in comprehensive weight loss program). Sample size varies from 1362 to 1439 because of differences in missing data for each variable.

  • ↵* Some respondents listed more than one reason for wanting to lose weight.

  • BMI, body mass index.