Table 1. Basic Characteristics of Studied Subjectsa.
| Fasting Subjects (n = 588) | Non-Fasting Subjects (n = 580) | P Valueb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 34 ± 13 | 36 ± 14 | 0.13 |
| Sex | 0.01c | ||
| Female | 418 (71.1) | 351 (60.6) | |
| Male | 170 (28.9) | 229 (39.4) | |
| Weight, kg | 71 ± 14 | 69 ± 15 | 0.21 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 85 ± 11 | 83 ± 13 | 0.29 |
| Physical activity level, MET | 1.6 ± 0.48 | 1.7 ± 0.43 | 0.06 |
| Educational status | 0.63 | ||
| Illiterate | 2 (0.3) | 3 (0.5) | |
| Primary school | 14 (2.4) | 22 (3.7) | |
| Guidance school | 22 (3.7) | 13 (2.3) | |
| High school | 168 (28.6) | 143 (24.7) | |
| University | 382 (65) | 399 (68.8) |
aMean ± standard deviation was presented for quantitative data and number (percent) for qualitative.
bP Value for t-test (quantitative data) or Chi-square test (qualitative data).
cP Value for Fisher's exact test.