TABLE 2.
Baseline physical activity levels and weekly oily and nonoily fish consumption in long-chain n–3 PUFA and placebo groups participating in an 18-wk resistance exercise intervention1
| Placebo |
Long-chain n–3 PUFA |
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| Men(n = 13) | Women (n = 10) | Men (n = 14) | Women (n = 13) | |
| Activity intensity, h/wk | ||||
| Light | 6.8 ± 8.1 | 6.7 ± 5.5 | 6.9 ± 7.0 | 7.7 ± 9.4 |
| Moderate | 1.8 ± 1.8 | 0.8 ± 1.1 | 2.0 ± 1.4 | 1.2 ± 2.0 |
| High | 0.5 ± 1.3 | 0.4 ± 1.3 | 0.9 ± 1.9 | 0.8 ± 1.8 |
| Fish consumption,2 portions/wk | ||||
| Oily | 1.2 ± 0.8 | 1.1 ± 0.7 | 1.2 ± 0.8 | 1.1 ± 0.8 |
| Nonoily | 1.3 ± 0.9 | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 1.2 ± 0.6 | 1.4 ± 0.7 |
1
All values are mean ± SDs, P < 0.05. No significant group or sex or effects were observed for any of the variables measured.
2
One portion of fish = 140 g.