Table 4.
Summary of Meta-analyses on Body Composition
| Meta-analysis Authors and Date | No. of Studies in Meta-analysis | No. of Participants in Meta-analysis | Average Servings or Amount per Day | Main Findings of Meta-analysis | Q Test P Value | I2 Statistic | Egger or Begg Test P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harland and Garton 200824 | 15 | 119 829 | 3.3 | BMI ↓ 0.63 kg/m2, P < .0001 Waist circumference ↓ 2.7 cm, P < .03 |
NR | NR | NS |
| Pol et al 201325 | 26 | 2060 | 3 or 45 g | Body weight ↓ 0.06 kg, P = .45 Body fat ↓ 0.48%, P = .04 Waist circumference ↓ 1.2 cm, P < .15 |
NS | NS | NR |
BMI, body mass index; NR, not reported; NS, not significant.