Table 1.
Demographic, anthropometric, and body composition of middle-age overweight/obese individuals participating in a study comparing energy assessment methods
| Males (n=23) | Females (n=65) | Total (n=88) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mean ± standard deviation | |||
| Age (y) | 52.6±8.8 | 51.4±7.5 | 51.7±7.9 |
| Body mass index | 31.3±4.6 | 32.0±4.1 | 31.8±4.2 |
| Ideal body weight (%) | 136.6±19.4 | 139.1±16.3 | 138.4±17.1 |
| Iliac waist circumference (cm)*** | 109.0±12.7 | 103.4±10.5 | 104.8±11.3 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 111.4±8.5 | 116.3±9.2 | 115.1±9.2 |
| Waist-hip ratio*** | 0.98±0.07 | 0.89±0.06 | 0.91±0.07 |
| Body fat (kg) by DXAa,*** | 29.6±8.9 | 36.3±7.7 | 34.5±8.5 |
| Body fat (%) by DXA*** | 29.9±5.3 | 41.0±4.1 | 38.0±6.6 |
| Lean body mass (kg) by DXA*** | 65.3±9.4 | 49.5±6.6 | 53.7±10.2 |
a
DXA=dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.
***
P<0.001, for differences between males and females.