Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the intensive lifestyle intervention group
| Variable | Number | Mean±SD or % |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 1079 | 50.6±11.3 |
| Women | 734 | 68.0% |
| Ethnic Group | ||
| White | 579 | 53.7% |
| African American | 204 | 18.9% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 8.6% |
| Native American | 61 | 5.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57 | 5.3% |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 1079 | 33.9±6.8 |
| Employment status | ||
| Full or part time | 785 | 72.8% |
| Retired | 148 | 13.7% |
| Other | 146 | 13.5% |
| Marital status | ||
| Married or living together | 708 | 65.6% |
| Other | 371 | 34.4% |
| Household Income | ||
| <$35,000 | 348 | 32.3% |
| $35,000 to $75,000 | 424 | 39.3% |
| $75,000 | 224 | 20.8% |
| Refused | 83 | 7.7% |
| Number in household | 1079 | 2.9±1.6 |
| 1 | 85 | 17.2% |
| 2 to 4 | 745 | 69.0% |
| 5 or more | 149 | 13.8% |
| Beck Depression Inventory score | 1065 | 4.6±4.5 |
| % with BDI ≥ 11 | 106 | 10.2% |