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Baseline characteristics for those with body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2
| N=507 | |
|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) | 49.8 (8.7) |
| Men (N, %) | 198, 39.1% |
| African American (N, %) | 174, 34.3% |
| Baseline weight in kilograms, mean (SD) | 97.3 (18.5) |
| Baseline BMI, mean (SD) | 33.7 (5.6) |
| Weight Category (N, %) | |
| Overweight (25 ≤ BMI < 30) | 162, 32.0% |
| Obese I (30 ≤ BMI < 35) | 151, 29.8% |
| Obese II (BMI ≥ 35) | 194, 38.3% |
BMI- body mass index
SD-standard deviation
