TABLE 1.
Effects of overfeeding on study participants
| Variable | Baseline | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|
| Total body weight (kg) | 71.6 ± 14.5 | 75.7 ± 15.2* |
| Total body fat mass (kg) | 22 ± 7.9 | 26.2 ± 7.9* |
| Total body lean mass (kg) | 46.6 ± 8.9 | 46.5 ± 8.8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.3 ± 3.7 | 24.6 ± 3.9* |
| Cholesterol (mg/dl) | 169 ± 20 | 168 ± 37 |
| HDL (mg/dl) | 46 ±12 | 42 ± 9 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 86 ± 27 | 91 ± 51 |
| Insulin (μU/ml) | 5.2 ± 3.2 | 6.1 ± 2.6 |
| Leptin (ng/ml) | 7 ± 3.8 | 12 ± 5.7* |
| Adiponectin (ng/ml) | 8816 ± 4787 | 10081 ± 5539 |
| Glucose (mg/dl) | 93 ± 5 | 94 ± 5 |
N=10 (7M /3F), values are Mean ± SD,
is p<0.05 determined by paired Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test; BMI: Body mass index; HDL: High density lipoprotein.