Table 1:
Baseline characteristics of anthropometric parameters in vitamin D and placebo groups before the intervention
| Variable | Vitamin D group (n=28) | Placebo group (n=30) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 50.03 | 49.90 | 0.924 |
| Weight (kg) | 75.73 ± 3.09 | 82.32 ± 2.90 | 0.125 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.94 ± 0.92 | 28.75 ± 0.95 | 0.541 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 92.56 ± 2.33 | 96.53 ± 2.23 | 0.223 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 104.19 ± 1.88 | 106.40 ± 1.47 | 0.356 |
| WHR | 0.89 ± 0.014 | 0.90 ± 0.012 | 0.348 |
| Duration (year) | 5.89 ±0.84 | 6.07±0.73 | 0.877 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SE, t-test was used to detect differences between the groups