Table 3.
Baseline characteristics at randomization.
| Variables | Control group (n = 50) | Intervention group (n = 52) | p value# |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 38.7 ± 9.9 | 38.9 ± 8.7 | 0.879 |
| Male (%) | 17 (34.0) | 21 (40.4) | 0.505† |
| Female (%) | 33 (66.0) | 31 (59.6) | |
| Medical history* | |||
| Hypertension (%) | 14 (28.0) | 17 (32.7) | 0.265 |
| Lifestyle profile | |||
| Smoking (%) | 14 (28.0) | 12 (23.1) | 0.325 |
| Alcohol (%) | 11 (22.0) | 17 (32.7) | 1.463 |
| Nutritional profile | |||
| Energy (Kcal) | 1868.7 ± 204.1 | 1824.7 ± 236.7 | 0.318 |
| Protein (%) | 12.1 ± 1.03 | 11.8 ± 08 | 0.085 |
| Carbohydrate (%) | 57.6 ± 3.2 | 57.3 ± 2.8 | 0.237 |
| Fat (%) | 31.0 ± 3.0 | 30.6 ± 2.8 | 0.411 |
| Physical activity profile | |||
| Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) score | 32.9 ± 2.8 | 34.02 ± 3.8 | 0.115 |
Values are presented as Means ± SD, p < 0.05: statistically significant.
*
none of the participants had any history of heart disease or chronic liver disease.
#
calculated using Students two-sample t test.
†
calculated using Pearson chi squared test.