Table 1.
Characteristics of the study subjects.
| Variables | Lean (n=33) | Obese (n=32) | P (t test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (kg) | 53.70±6.64 | 79.87±11.72 | 0.003 |
| Height (m) | 1.60± 0.06 | 1.61±0.06 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 20.94±2.14 | 30.57±3.90 | 0.004 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 96.07±5.37 | 112.80±7.49 | NS |
| Waist (cm) | 67.24±4.64 | 85.19±9.69 | 0.002 |
| WHR | 0.70± 0.03 | 0.76± 0.07 | 0.0001 |
| Serum cortisol (ηmol/L) | 357.86±210.8 | 331.68±145.0 | 0.023 |
| Serum testosterone (ηmol/L) | 0.61±0.35 | 0.56±0.41 | NS |
| Plasma leptin (ng/mL) | 6.22±2.87 | 11.38±4.06 | 0.05 |
Data are mean±SD. Plasma and serum concentrations were measured during the fasting state. Body mass index (BMI). Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Non-significant (NS).