Table 1. Demographic characteristics of study participants (n=71).
| Characteristics | Weight-loss intervention (n=25) | Non-intervention survivors (n=30) | Non-intervention high risk (n=17) | Total (n=71) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | ||||
| Range | 42–71 | 44–78 | 51–74 | 42–78 |
| Mean | 58.79±8.8 | 60.5±8.8 | 56.3±8.1 | 59.0±9.9 |
| Education, % | ||||
| ≤High school graduate | 12 % | 31 % | 6 % | 18 % |
| Some college | 40 % | 34 % | 29 % | 35 % |
| ≥Bachelor's degree | 48 % | 34 % | 65 % | 46 % |
| Employment, % | ||||
| Yes | 76 % | 37 % | 65 % | 57 % |
| Race, ethnicity, % | ||||
| White, non-Hispanic | 92 % | 57 % | 82 % | 75 % |
| African-Americans | 0% | 43 % | 18 % | 22 % |
| Hispanic | 4 % | 3 % | 0 % | 3 % |
| Healthy Eating Index-2010a | ||||
| Range | 37–80 | 40–99 | 29–99 | 29–99 |
| Mean | 59.0±12.3 | 64.3±14.9 | 67.9±20.7 | 63.3±15.9 |
a
Healthy Eating Index-2010 calculated from 24-h recall nutrient data obtained using the Nutrition Data Systems for Research (NDSR)