Table 1.
General characteristics and carotenoid content by Veggie Meter® measurement in the total population, males, and females.
| Characteristics | Total | Males | Females | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject number | 498 | 233 | 265 | |
| Age (years) | 16.66 ± 1.53 | 16.54 ± 1.57 | 16.77 ± 1.48 | 0.25 |
| Weight (Kg) | 62.87 ± 12.51 | 68.91 ± 13.05 | 57.57 ± 9.21 | <0.0001 |
| Height (cm) | 168.32 ± 8.78 | 174.58 ± 6.70 | 162.81 ± 6.36 | <0.0001 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 22.10 ± 3.44 | 22.55 ± 3.67 | 21.71 ± 3.18 | 0.0001 |
| Z-score | 0.39 ± 4.50 | 0.31 ± 0.99 | 0.10 ± 0.90 | 0.03 |
| Carotenoid Score | 364.75 ± 98.29 | 384.52 ± 94.17 | 347.37 ± 98.72 | <0.0001 |
BMI: body mass index.