Table 2.
Characteristics of the participants at baseline
| Variables | All participants (n=75) | IG 1 (n=27) | IG 2 (n=27) | IG 3 (n=21) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (F/M) | 52/23 | 15/12 | 20/7 | 17/4 |
| Weight (kg) | 83 ± 16 | 82 ± 16 | 83 ± 13 | 85 ± 19 |
| Height (cm) | 170.6 ± 8.9 | 171.6 ± 9.7 | 170.5 ± 8.8 | 169.5 ± 7.5 |
| Age (years) | 37 ± 10 | 37 ± 11 | 38 ± 10 | 38.1 ± 9.7 |
| Physical activity level | 1.63 ± 0.13 | 1.61 ± 0.12 | 1.65 ± 0.15 | 1.61 ± 0.12 |
| Basal metabolic rate (kcal) | 1580 ± 260 | 1610 ± 270 | 1540 ± 240 | 1570 ± 260 |
| % Body fat | 32.4 ± 8.3 | 29.9 ± 7.9 | 34.2 ± 8.7 | 33.4 ± 7.5 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 28.4 ± 4.4 | 27.8 ± 4.3 | 28.4 ± 4.0 | 29.2 ± 5.0 |
| (F) % Body fat | 35.3 ± 7.6 | 34.3 ± 7.3 | 37.6 ± 6.7 | 34.2 ± 8.2 |
| (M) % Body fat | 25.8 ± 5.7 | 25.1 ± 5.9 | 24.5 ± 5.8 | 30.15 ± 0.90 |