Table 2.
General Characteristics of Subjects
| Variables | KTD group (n=21) | Control group (n=20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 63.3±2.0 | 60.2±1.9 | .254 |
| Sex (M/F) | 12/9 | 10/10 | .658a |
| Weight (kg) | 68.8±3.2 | 65.7±2.0 | .419 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.9±0.9 | 25.6±0.7 | .642 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 127.2±2.6 | 128.3±3.7 | .802 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 71.2±1.2 | 75.6±3.0 | .177 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 77.2±2.2 | 70.6±2.6 | .057 |
| FPG (mg/dL) | 118.6±6.9 | 118.8±6.1 | .958 |
| HbA1c (%) | 6.77±0.2 | 6.77±0.2 | .990 |
| TC (mg/dL) | 165.7±10.8 | 174.9±9.6 | .820 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 100.3±13.3 | 132.1±11.2 | .602 |
| HDL-C (mg/dL) | 43.8±2.1 | 39.3±1.8 | .924 |
| LDL-C (mg/dL) | 96.4±10.1 | 105.9±9.1 | .835 |
| Medication [n (%)] | |||
| Hypoglycemic | 21 (100) | 20 (100) | 1 |
| Antihypertensive | 21 (100) | 20 (100) | 1 |
| Lipid modifying | 21 (100) | 20 (100) | 1 |
| Habitual dietary intake | |||
| Energy (kcal) | 1651.5±72.7 | 1391.7±82.5 | .023* |
| Fat (%) | 18.47±1.1 | 17.08±1.2 | .403 |
| Carbohydrate (%) | 64.8±1.5 | 62.2±1.7 | .859 |
| Protein (%) | 15.9±0.4 | 16.4±0.7 | .556 |
| Fiber (g) | 22.4±1.3 | 20.16±1.3 | .222 |
Data are mean±SE values. P values were determined by independent t-test.
a
Chi-square test.
*
P<.05.
KTD, Korean traditional diet; BMI, body mass index; WHR, waist–hip ratio; TC, total cholesterol; HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin; TG, triglyceride; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; FFA, free fatty acid; ApoA1, apolipoprotein A1; ApoB, apolipoprotein B; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; SE, standard error.