Table 2. Predictor mean value, correlation with CIMT, and significance prior to controlling for other variables in the hierarchical model.

Predictor	Mean (SD)	R
BMI, kg/m2	26.3 (6.8)	.044
Total cholesterol, mg/dL	181.4 (35.8)	.145
LDL, mg/dL	107.6 (30.3)	.092
HDL, mg/dL	52.0 (12.6)	.113
Triglycerides, mg/dL	109.4 (85.7)	.045
Glucose, mg/dL	97.7(36.7)	.196*
Hemoglobin A1c, %	5.2 (1.0)	.334**
Age at CIMT, years	43.1 (11.1)	.665***
Black vs not	N/A	.168**
Hispanic vs not	N/A	-.275**
Past smoker vs not	N/A	.069
Current smoker vs not	N/A	.110

Note: Plasma measurements are in fasting condition. N/A = not applicable.

^*Significant at P < .05.

^**Significant at P < .01.

^***Significant at P < .001.