TABLE 1.
Participant characteristics by baseline CRP category1
| Characteristic | Low CRP2 | Intermediate CRP | High CRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 42.6 ± 8.7 | 41.3 ± 13.8 | 46.9 ± 11.3 |
| Weight, kg | 80.1 ± 11.4 | 83.5 ± 19.7 | 80.3 ± 8.7 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29.5 ± 5.0 | 29.5 ± 6.9 | 30.0 ± 3.3 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 89.6 ± 8.4 | 97.6 ± 13.8 | 100.0 ± 10.7 |
| Serum TC, mmol/L | 5.80 ± 0.23 | 5.79 ± 0.74 | 5.61 ± 0.70 |
| Serum LDL-cholesterol, mmol/L | 4.06 ± 0.30 | 3.85 ± 0.62 | 3.63 ± 0.51 |
| Serum HDL-cholesterol, mmol/L | 1.25 ± 0.085 | 1.30 ± 0.19 | 1.46 ± 0.29 |
| Serum TG, mmol/L | 1.07 ± 0.22 | 1.72 ± 1.09 | 1.30 ± 0.61 |
1
Data are means ± SD, n = 33.
2
Low CRP, < 1mg/L; intermediate CRP, 1–3 mg/L; high CRP, > 3 mg/L.