Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Overweight and Obese Women Enrolled in the Weight Loss Study (N=245)
| Variables | Mean (Range) | Lower Fat | Lower Carbohydrate | Walnut‐Rich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (range), y | 50 (22–72) | 50 (25–68) | 50 (25–72) | 51 (22–67) |
| Race/ethnicity, n (%) | ||||
| White non‐Hispanic | 181 (73.9) | 60 (73.2) | 63 (77.8) | 58 (70.7) |
| Hispanic | 42 (17.1) | 16 (19.5) | 11 (13.6) | 15 (18.3) |
| Black | 12 (4.9) | 3 (3.7) | 2 (2.5) | 7 (8.5) |
| Asian American | 4 (1.6) | 0 | 3 (3.7) | 1 (1.2) |
| Mixed or other | 6 (2.5) | 3 (3.7) | 2 (2.5) | 1 (1.2) |
| BMI, mean (range), kg/m2 | 33.5 (27–40) | 33.2 (27–40) | 33.6 (27–40) | 33.6 (27–40) |
| Insulin resistance status, n (%) | ||||
| Insulin sensitive | 119 (48.6) | 39 (47.6) | 39 (48.2) | 41 (50.0) |
| Insulin resistant | 126 (51.4) | 43 (52.4) | 42 (51.9) | 41 (50.0) |
| Self‐reporting cholesterol medication, n (%) | 29 (11.8) | 10 (12.2) | 8 (9.9) | 11 (13.4) |
| Self‐reporting history of high cholesterol, n (%) | 56 (22.9) | 18 (22.0) | 15 (18.5) | 23 (28.1) |
BMI indicates body mass index.