Table 2. Participant demographics.
| Characteristic | Study 1 (n = 132) | Study 2 (n = 65) |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 15 (11.4) | 6 (9.2) |
| Female | 117 (88.6) | 59 (90.8) |
| Age Group (yrs.) | ||
| 18–35 | 107 (81.1) | 58 (89.2) |
| 36–45 | 6 (4.5) | 4 (6.2) |
| 46–63 | 19 (14.4) | 3 (4.6) |
| BMI Group (Kg/m2) | ||
| Underweight | 8 (6.0) | 3 (4.6) |
| Normal (BMI:18.5–24.9) | 74 (56.1) | 45 (69.2) |
| Overweight/Obese (≥30.0) | 50 (37.9) | 17 (26.2) |
| Occupation | ||
| Student | 90 (68.7) | 51(78.5) |
| Employed | 29 (22.1) | 14 (21.5) |
| Homemaker | 7 (5.3) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 5 (3.8) | 0 |
| Education | ||
| ≤ High School | 8 (6.1) | 0 |
| Diploma | 91 (68.9) | 51(78.5) |
| Bachelor | 27 (20.5) | 0 |
| Graduate studies | 6 (4.5) | 14 (21.5) |
BMI–Body Mass Index (Kg/m2).