Table 2. Fasting metabolic parameters of sample population.
| Total (n=59) | Black girls (n=25) | White girls (n=34) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin (uU ml−1) | 8.3±0.9 | 9.0±1.6 | 8.0±1.2 |
| Glucose (mg dl−1) | 91.1±1.4 | 86.2±1.7a | 93.2±1.7 |
| Leptin (ng ml−1) | 9.1±1.9 | 8.6±3.3 | 9.2±2.1 |
| Triglycerides (mg dl−1) | 69.3±4.9 | 60.9±5.5 | 74.3±6.9 |
| HDL (mg dl−1) | 50.8±3.0 | 51.7±4.9 | 50.2±3.8 |
| LDL (mg dl−1) | 82.4±3.5 | 92.7±5.1a | 76.2±4.3 |
| Adiponectin (mcg ml−1) | 14.1±1.1 | 15.8±5.9 | 13.8±1.0 |
| PTH (pg ml−1) | 35.1±2.2 | 24.6±4.8a | 37.0±2.3 |
| Vitamin D (ng ml−1) | 30.5±1.7 | 24.2±2.7 | 31.7±1.8 |
Abbreviations: Black, non-Hispanic Black; HDL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; PTH, parathyroid hormone; Vitamin D,25-hydroxy vitamin D.
aIndicates significant difference among Black and White girls (P<0.05).