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Subject Demographics.
| Study 1: Normal weight subjects (n = 16) | Study 2: Obese subjects (n = 16) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 31.1 (9.4) | 40.8 (11.2) |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean (SD) | 22.9 (2.3) | 33.8 (3.2) |
| Gender, n (%) male | 13 (81.3) | 11 (68.8) |
| Race, n (%) | ||
| East Asian | 13 (81.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Caucasian | 3 (18.7) | 12 (75.0) |
| African American | 0 (0.0) | 3 (18.8) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 (0.0) | 1 (6.3) |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; n, number of subjects; SD, standard deviation.
