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DXA parameters among vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, and omnivore groups measured at the left femoral neck and at the lumbar spine.1
| DXA parameters | Vegans | Lacto-ovo-vegetarians | Omnivores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M ± SD | M ± SD | M ± SD | ||
| Lumbar spine | Z-criterion | 0.000 ± 1.334 | −0.465 ± 1.367 | 0.200 ± 1.467 |
| BMD2, g/cm2 | 1.074 ± 0.157 | 1.071 ± 0.176 | 1.072 ± 0.187 | |
| Hip neck | Z-criterion | 0.183 ± 1.063 | −0.088 ± 1.081 | 0.183 ± 0.754 |
| BMD2, g/cm2 | 1.042 ± 0.170 | 0.986 ± 0.175 | 1.052 ± 0.132 |
1for all, p > 0.05.
