Table 2.
Baseline clinical parameters of participants
| Clinical parameters | Intervention, mean (SD) | Control, mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 21.73 (3.38) | 23.08 (3.26) | 22.39 (3.35) |
| Waist circumference, cm | 95.69 (11.19) | 97.21 (10.15) | 96.15 (9.65) |
| Waist–hip ratio | 0.939 (0.08) | 0.928 (0.07) | 0.934 (0.07) |
| Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 134.28 (20.2) | 125.27 (17.79) | 129.88 (19.4) |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 81.17 (10.99) | 79.41 (13.20) | 80.31 (12.02) |
| Heart rate | 84.59 (11.22) | 77.74 (15.68) | 80.97 (14.00) |
SD = standard deviation.