Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample.
| Variablea | Women (n = 3319) | Men (n =2742) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 44.68 (0.64)b | 43.03 (0.56) |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic White (%) | 76.62 (1.46) | 77.87 (1.74) |
| Non-Hispanic Black (%) | 11.10 (0.78) | 9.09 (0.67) |
| Mexican American (%) | 4.59 (0.43) | 5.45 (0.60) |
| Other (%) | 7.69 (1.04) | 7.59 (1.34) |
| Height (meters) | 161.91 (0.22) | 175.85 (0.27) |
| Weight (kg) | 69.08 (0.54) | 83.14 (0.62) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.34 (0.20) | 26.81 (0.18) |
| Waist-Hip ratio | 0.86 (0.00) | 0.95 (0.00) |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 88.24 (0.50) | 95.51 (0.47) |
a
Values weighted to account for the survey design
b
Mean +/− S.E.
c
Triceps +Subscapular + Suprailiac + Thigh