Table 1.
Characteristics of Study Participants
| Variable | Group A (11 adults) | Group B (11 adults) | Group C (11 children) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean ± SD) | 31.8 ± 7.5 | 27.3 ± 7.3 | 9.1 ± 1.2 |
| Female Gender | 64% | 55% | 64% |
| Race (%) | |||
| White | 64% | 55% | 73% |
| Black | 27% | 27% | 18% |
| Other | 9% | 18% | 9% |
| Weight Status (%, (mean BMI ± SD)) | |||
| Normal Weight | 46% (22.5 ± 1.9) | 36% (22.3 ± 1.6) | 82% |
| Overweight | 27% (26.9 ± 0.8) | 36% (26.6 ± 1.0) | 9% |
| Obese | 27% (32.5 ± 1.6) | 27% (33.3 ± 2.0) | 9% |
| NNS Beverage Consumption (%)1 | |||
| Never | 46% | 27% | 50% |
| ≥ 1/month | 9% | 27% | 10% |
| ≥ 1/week | 18% | 46% | 30% |
| ≥ 1/day | 27% | 0% | 10% |
| NNS Packet Use (%)1 | |||
| Never | 55% | 64% | 100% |
| ≥ 1/month | 9% | 9% | 0% |
| ≥ 1/week | 27% | 9% | 0% |
| ≥ 1/day | 9% | 18% | 0% |
1
Different NNS intake questionnaires were used in Group A and Group B
2
Mean BMI in each weight status category are for adults (Group A and Group B) only