Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of study participants
| Variables | Mean | SD | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 27.6 | 4.5 | 22 | 40 |
| Height (cm) | 170.4 | 8.5 | 157.9 | 184.2 |
| Weight (kg) | 65.3 | 10.5 | 49.6 | 92.6 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 72.8 | 6.3 | 63.8 | 87.3 |
| Body fat (%) | 15.2 | 7.8 | 5.9 | 31.1 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.4 | 2.5 | 19.3 | 27.8 |
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| Gender | ||||
| Male | 12 | 48% | ||
| Female | 13 | 52% | ||
| Total | 25 | |||
| Race | ||||
| White | 20 | 80% | ||
| African American | 1 | 4% | ||
| Asian Indian | 2 | 8% | ||
| Other Asian | 2 | 8% | ||
Notes: Body fat taken by three-site skinfold measurements.16 Waist circumference taken 5 cm above the navel.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; SD, standard deviation.