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Participant characteristics
| Variable | Males (n = 137) | Females (n = 180) |
|---|---|---|
| BMI | n (%) | n (%) |
| BMI < 25.0 | 38 (27.7) | 60 (33.3) |
| BMI 25.0–29.9 | 42 (30.7) | 54 (30.0) |
| BMI ≥30.0 | 57 (41.6) | 66 (36.7) |
| Variable | Mean ± s.d. | Mean ± s.d. |
| Age (year) | 36.2 ± 10.6 | 34.6 ± 11.8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.8 ± 6.2 | 28.8 ± 7.4 |
| Waist circumference—cma | 97.0 ± 15.6 | 92.5 ± 16.5 |
Significantly different from one another at P < 0.05.
