Table 1. Subject baseline characteristicsa.
| Characteristic | ADF-HF | ADF-LF |
|---|---|---|
| n | 15 | 17 |
| Age (years) | 43±11 | 43±9 |
| Body weight (kg) | 92±10 | 92±11 |
| Height (cm) | 161±6 | 160±6 |
| Body mass index (kg m–2) | 35±3 | 35±3 |
| Fat mass (kg) | 44±6 | 42±5 |
| Fat-free mass (kg) | 46±6 | 46±6 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 98±7 | 99±8 |
| Adiponectin (ng ml–1) | 7319±8955 | 10 259±10 263 |
| Leptin (ng ml–1) | 41±33 | 41±29 |
| Resistin (ng ml–1) | 14±15 | 14±10 |
Abbreviations: ADF-HF, alternate day fasting high-fat diet; ADF-LF, alternate day fasting low-fat diet.
a
Values reported as mean±s.d. No differences between groups for any parameter (independent samples t-test).