TABLE 2.
Mean physical function scores at baseline and change scores across body mass index categories and waist circumference action levels
| Mean PCS at baseline (n=107) | P* | Mean PlD at baseline (n=106) | P* | Mean change in PCS (n=84) | P* | Mean change in PlD (n=78) | P* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass index category† | ||||||||
| Normal | 34.0±10.6 | 55.1±30.8 | –0.02±8.4 | 8.1±20.3 | ||||
| Overweight | 33.0±9.3 | 0.72 | 59.9±24.3 | 0.39 | 1.4±8.0 | 0.62 | –0.73±21.4 | 0.26 |
| Obese | 31.4±9.1 | 51.7±24.6 | –0.3±7.2 | –1.1±19.3 | ||||
| Waist circumference action level | ||||||||
| Low | 33.1±9.2 | 62.1±24.4 | –0.1±7.5 | –0.4±20.1 | ||||
| Moderate | 34.0±9.7 | 0.99 | 50.7±33.4 | 0.36 | 0.3±9.1 | 0.67 | 12.9±25.8 | 0.01 |
| High | 32.3±9.7 | 55.1±23.8 | 1.5±7.7 | –2.1±13.7 | ||||
*P for independent variable category from one-way analysis of covariance models;
†Controlling for waist circumference. PCS Physical component score; PLD Physical limitation domain