Table 4.
Comparison of meal frequency (n = 152) and consistency of timing (n = 122) between an insulin-taking and healthy group in a convenience sample of Indiana and U.S. adults aged 18–65 years 1.
| Frequency | Healthy Group (n = 96) 2 | Insulin-Taking Group (n = 56) 2 | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eating frequency | 3.4 ± 1.2 | 3.0 ± 1.1 | 0.05 * |
| Meal frequency | 2.6 ± 0.7 | 2.4 ± 0.7 | 0.08 |
| Snack frequency | 0.8 ± 0.9 | 0.6 ± 0.7 | 0.41 |
| Consistency | Healthy Group (n = 83) 2 | Insulin-Taking Group (n = 39) 2 | p-Value |
| Time differences of all eating (minutes) | 755.5 ± 378.6 | 700.6 ± 335.8 | 0.31 |
| Time differences of meals (minutes) | 308.1 ± 215.7 | 331.8 ± 265.2 | 0.60 |
| Time differences of snacks | 374.4 ± 242.3 | 410.9 ± 206.1 | 0.52 |
1 Multiple linear regression was adjusted by age group, race/ethnicity 2 groups, marriage status, and student status. 2 Values are shown as mean ± standard deviation. * Statistical significance level is p-Value ≤ 0.05.