Table 2.
The association of consuming tree nuts with physiologic measures in adults participating in the 2005–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
| Variable | Number | Tree Nut Consumers LS Mean ± SE | Non-Tree Nut Consumers LS Mean ± SE | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDL-C (mg/dL)a | 6480 | 115.5 ± 2.4 | 115.8 ± 0.6 | 0.902 |
| HDL-C (mg/dL)a | 13,666 | 54.4 ± 0.6* | 52.9 ± 0.3* | 0.022 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL)b | 6621 | 127.4 ± 6.5 | 134.1 ± 1.9 | 0.344 |
| Glucose (mg/dL)c | 6662 | 102.1 ± 1.2 | 104.3 ± 0.4 | 0.061 |
| Insulin (uU/mL) | 6581 | 11.3 ± 0.5 | 12.1 ± 0.2 | 0.125 |
| HOMA-IR | 6568 | 3.0 ± 0.1* | 3.3 ± 0.1* | 0.043 |
| CRP (mg/dL)d | 13,709 | 0.4 ± 0.04 | 0.4 ± 0.01 | 0.276 |
Abbreviations: BMI = body mass index, WC = waist circumference, BP = blood pressure, LDL-C = low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL-C = high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HOMA-IR = Homeostatic Model of Assessment - Insulin Resistance, CRP = C-reactive protein
Covariates: Gender, Ethnicity, Age, Poverty Index Ratio, Physical Activity Level (sedentary, moderate, active), Current Smoker Status, Alcohol, and BMI
aTo convert mg/dL to mmol/L divide by 38.67
bTo convert mg/dL to mmol/L divide by 38.67
cTo convert mg/dL to mmol/L multiply by 0.055
dTo convert mg/dL to mmol/L multiply by 9.524
*Significantly Different