Table 1.
Characteristics of individuals who completed the study.
| Participant Characteristics | Mean ± SD | 95% CI | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 21.2 ± 2.5 | 20.8, 21.6 | - |
| Ethnicity | - | - | - |
| Maori | - | - | 13 (9) |
| NZ European | - | - | 106 (76) |
| Weight (kg) | 81.6 ± 15.9 | 78.9, 84.3 | - |
| Height (cm) | 180 ± 7.3 | 178.8, 181.3 | - |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.1 ± 4.3 | 24.4, 25.8 | - |
| Vitamin C (µmol/L) | 58.2 ± 18.6 | 55.1, 61.3 | - |
| Adequate | - | - | 99 (71) |
| Inadequate | - | - | 36 (26) |
| Marginal | - | - | 3 (2) |
| Deficient | - | - | 1 (0.7) |
| TMD score | 25.5 ± 26.6 | 21.0, 30.0 | - |
TMD score was n = 138, otherwise data are for n = 139. Plasma vitamin C was classified as deficient <11 µmol/L, marginal 11–23 µmol/L, inadequate 23–50 µmol/L, or adequate >50 µmol/L. TMD, total mood disturbance; CI, confidence interval; NZ, New Zealand; BMI, body mass index.