Table 1.
Baseline characteristics overall and by diet, mean (SD) or %
| Characteristic | Overall (N = 412) | Control Diet (N = 204) | DASH Diet (N = 208) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 48.2 (10.0) | 49.1 (10.4) | 47.4 (9.6) |
| Women, % | 56.8 | 54.4 | 59.1 |
| Black, % | 56.8 | 56.4 | 57.2 |
| High Blood Pressure*, % | 40.8 | 40.7 | 40.9 |
| Blood pressure, mm Hg | |||
| Systolic | 134.8 (9.5) | 135.4 (9.4) | 134.2 (9.6) |
| Diastolic | 85.7 (4.5) | 85.8 (4.1) | 85.6 (4.8) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 29.2 (4.8) | 29.5 (5.0) | 28.8 (4.7) |
| Body mass index ≥30, % | 38.8 | 40.2 | 37.5 |
*
Defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mm Hg.