Table 6.
Mean body mass index, percent body fat and waist circumference of women by energy and macronutrient levels
| Mean BMI (SD) | Mean% body fat (SD) | Mean WC (SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) |
27.9 (5.3) |
39.5 (7.6) |
86.9 (13.5) |
| Energy (mean DRI) |
P = 0.301 |
P = 0.717 |
P = 0.775 |
| <100% |
27.6 (5.3) |
39.4 (8.0) |
86.6 (14.6) |
| >100% |
28.2 (5.2) |
39.7(7.2) |
87.1 (12.7) |
| Protein (mean DRI) |
P = 0.013a |
P = 0.004 b |
P = 0.064 |
| <100% |
26.5 (5.1) |
37.2 (8.3) |
84.0 (13.9) |
| >100% |
28.2 (5.1) |
40.1 (7.3) |
87.0 (12.9) |
| Fat (mean DRI) |
P = 0.012 a |
P = 0.174 |
P = 0.201 |
| <100% |
27.5 (5.2) |
39.2 (7.8) |
86.3 (13.5) |
| >100% |
29.1 (5.3) |
40.5 (7.3) |
88.4 (13.7) |
| CHO (mean DRI) |
P = 0.232 |
P = 0.309 |
P = 0.695 |
| <100% |
27.7 (5.4) |
39.2 (7.9) |
86.6 (14.4) |
| >100% | 28.4 (5.1) | 40.1 (7.1) | 87.3 (11.7) |
BMI = body mass index; WC = waist circumference; SD = standard deviation; CHO = carbohydrate.
a Significant differences at p <0.05; b Significant differences at p <0.01.