Table 1.
Anthropometrical and nutritional characteristics
| Total population (n = 1050) | Males (n = 252) | Females (n = 798) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 50.0 (12.8) | 47.4 (12.9) | 50.8 (12.7) |
| Height (cm) | 164 (9.0) | 174 (7.2) | 160 (6.6) |
| Weight (kg) | 79.5 (17.1) | 91.4 (16.4) | 75.7 (15.5) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.6 (5.9) | 29.9 (5.0) | 29.4 (6.1) |
| Nutritional status | |||
| Normal weight (BMI: 18.5–24.9 kg/m2) | 232 (22.1) | 32 (12.7) | 200 (25.1) |
| Overweight (BMI: 25–29.9 kg/m2) | 377 (35.9) | 106 (42.1) | 271 (34.0) |
| Obesity (BMI: ≥30 kg/m2) (%) | 441 (42.0) | 114 (45.2) | 327 (41.0) |
| Energy intake (kcal) | 2138 (453) | 2438 (492) | 2043 (395) |
| Physical activity level | 1.23 (0.03) | 1.24 (0.03) | 1.23 (0.03) |
The t test for continuous variables are expressed as medium (s.d.); and Χ2 test for qualitative variables are expressed as n (%)
BMI Body mass index