Table 1.
General characteristics of participants.
| Characteristics | Participants (n = 49) |
|---|---|
| Age, years | 58.20 ± 4.24 |
| Height, cm | 156.34 ± 5.37 |
| Physical activity, kcal/day | 265.36 ± 205.94 |
| Menopause | |
| Post-menopause | 43 (87.80) |
| Perimenopause | 5 (10.20) |
| Pre-menopause | 1 (2.00) |
| Sleeping history | |
| Sleeping time, h | 6.31 ± 1.16 |
| ISI * | 8.96 ± 5.73 |
| No insomnia | 22 (44.90) |
| Subthreshold insomnia | 15 (30.61) |
| Clinical insomnia | 12 (24.49) |
| Alcohol drinking habit | |
| Current | 18 (36.70) |
| Dietary history | |
| MEDFICTS ** | 44.82 ± 24.47 |
| Step 2 diet | 24 (48.98) |
| Step 1 diet | 19 (38.78) |
| RFS *** | 25.80 ± 5.93 |
| Medication history | |
| Antihypertensive agents | 11 (22.40) |
| Lipid-lowering medication | 15 (30.60) |
| Antidepressants, sedatives, anxiety pills | 1 (2.00) |
| Sleeping pills | 8 (16.30) |
| Dietary supplements | 1 (2.00) |
| Other drugs | 19 (38.80) |
Data are represented as mean ± standard deviations or number (%). * Insomnia Severity Index (ISI): (0–7: no insomnia, 8–14: subthreshold insomnia, 15–21: clinical insomnia, 22–28: severe clinical insomnia); ** Meats, Eggs, Dairy, Fried foods, fat In baked goods, Convenience foods, fats added at Table, and Snacks (MEDFICTS): (<40 points: Step 2 diet [7% of energy from saturated fat and <200 mg cholesterol], 40–69 points: Step 1 diet [8–10% of energy from saturated fat and <300 mg cholesterol], >70 points: high-fat diet); *** Recommended Food Score (RFS): The scores range from 0 to 47, and the higher score indicates the better quality of the diet.