Table 2.

Anthropometric and body composition variables analyzed at baseline and 16 weeks after calorie-restricted diets

Data are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (SD).

Statistical analysis: Paired t-test/Wilcoxon test were applied for analysis of baseline vs. 16 weeks within each group and Unpaired t-test/Mann-Whitney test were applied for analysis of delta values at 16 weeks.

CT diet = Conventional-type calorie-restricted diet; BS diet = Brazilian-staple calorie-restricted diet; BMI = Body mass index; FFM = Fat-free mass.