TABLE 2.
Participant characteristics at baseline
| Characteristic | Mean ± SEM |
|---|---|
| Age (y) | 56 ± 5 |
| Race (self-reported using NIH classifications) | |
| White | n = 12 |
| Black | n = 1 |
| Asian | n = 1 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26 ± 4 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 98 ± 2 |
| Time past menopause (y) | 6.7 ± 3.6 |
| BMD, Total body (g/cm2) | 1.13 ± 0.03 |
| BMC, Total body (g) | 2208 ± 320 |
| BMD, Femoral neck (g/cm2) | 0.89 ± 0.03 |
| T-score, Femoral neck | −1.11 ± 0.24 |
| BMD, Lumbar spine (g/cm2) | 1.10 ± 0.04 |
| T-score, Lumbar spine | −0.71 ± 0.32 |
| FM, % | 40 ± 3 |
| PTH (pg/mL) | 47 ± 16 |
| Dietary intake of: | |
| Calcium (mg) | 969 ± 67 |
| Vitamin D (calciferol, IU) | 320 ± 80 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 288 ± 23 |
| Sodium (mg) | 2665 ± 256 |
| Potassium (mg) | 2267 ± 166 |
Data are means ± SEM, n = 14. Concurrently with self-selected diets, participants were instructed to consume a daily multivitamin containing 200 mg of calcium, 800 IU of vitamin D, and 50 mg of magnesium. Abbreviations: BMC, bone mineral content; BMD, bone mineral density; BMI, body mass index; PTH, parathyroid hormone.