Table 1.
Characteristics of the Study Population
| Characteristic | Total n1 | Mean ± SD or n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 424 | 54.0 ± 14.54 |
| Race | 429 | |
| Caucasian | 248 (58%) | |
| African American | 154 (36%) | |
| Other/Undisclosed | 27 (6%) | |
| Ethnicity | 429 | |
| Non-Hispanic | 330 (77%) | |
| Hispanic | 45 (11%) | |
| Other/Undisclosed | 54 (12%) | |
| Gender | 428 | |
| Male | 119 (28%) | |
| Female | 309 (72%) | |
| Annual Household Income | 413 | |
| <$25,000 | 98 (23%) | |
| $25,000 to 49,999 | 126 (29%) | |
| $50,000 to 99,999 | 135 (31%) | |
| $100,000 and above | 54 (12%) | |
| Education | 421 | |
| High school/GED or less | 62 (14%) | |
| Some college/associate’s degree | 163 (38%) | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 196 (45%) | |
| Body Mass Index (BMI), m/kg2 | 424 | 34.9 ± 8.89 |
| Chronic Disease Diagnosis | 429 | |
| Diabetes | 127 (30%) | |
| Hypertension | 242 (56%) | |
| Hyperlipidemia | 192 (45%) | |
| Overweight/Obesity | 361 (84%) | |
| Previous Dietitian Consultation | 411 | |
| Yes | 189 (44%) | |
| No | 222 (52%) | |
| Participation in Public Food Assistance | 429 | |
| No participation | 367 (86%) | |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | 37 (9%) | |
| Commodity Supplemental Food Program | 9 (2%) | |
| Women, Infants and Children Program | 7 (2%) | |
| Temporary Assistance for Needy Families | 5 (1%) |
1
Values <429 had missing data