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Subject Demographics.
| Control (n = 10) | Oral Contraceptive (n = 13) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 24 ± 1 | 22 ± 1 | 0.22 |
| Height (cm) | 165 ± 2 | 167 ± 1 | 0.49 |
| Weight (kg) | 57 ± 2 | 62 ± 1 | 0.06 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21 ± 1 | 22 ± 1 | 0.09 |
| Body fat (%) | 29 ± 2 | 36 ± 1 | 0.01 |
| Lean forearm mass (g) | 555 ± 24 | 589 ± 19 | 0.27 |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 75 ± 2 | 70 ± 3 | 0.19 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 142 ± 8 | 189 ± 10 | <0.01 |
Data are presented as Mean ± SEM. BMI = body mass index. Body fat determined by DEXA. Bold values highlight significance.
