Table 1. Characteristics of the study participants at baseline.
| FB (n = 60) | MD (n = 60) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, n (%) | |||
| Female | 54 (90.0) | 52 (86.7) | 0.5695a |
| Male | 6 (10.0) | 8 (13.3) | |
| Age, mean (SD) | 39.7 (9.1) | 40.2 (9.2) | 0.7958b |
| Race, n (%) | |||
| White | 19 (31.7) | 9 (15.0) | 0.0827a |
| African American | 40 (66.7) | 50 (83.3) | |
| Other | 1 (1.7) | 1 (1.7) | |
| Education, n (%) | |||
| Less than high school | 1 (1.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0.6319a |
| High school diploma/GED | 2 (3.3) | 3 (5.0) | |
| Some college | 25 (41.7) | 26 (43.3) | |
| College degree | 21 (35.0) | 20 (33.3) | |
| Graduate/professional degree | 11 (18.3) | 11 (18.3) | |
Abbreviations: FB, reduced-energy, food-based diet; GED, Graduate Equivalency Degree; MD, Medifast 5 & 1 Plan.
a
P value based on Pearson Chi-Square test for between-group differences.
b
P value based on t-test for between-group differences.