Table 3.
Comparison of adiposity measurements by tertiles of dietary ω-6:ω-3 PUFA ratio
| Tertile 1 ω-6:ω-3 <8.39:1 (n = 56) | Tertile 2 ω-6:ω-3 ≥ 8.39:1 - ≤ 11.74:1 (n = 57) | Tertile 3 ω-6:ω-3 »11.74:1 (n = 58) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body fat percentage, % | 30.7 ± 1.1a | 34.5 ± 1.0b | 34.7 ± 1.0b | 0.015 |
| Body adiposity index, % | 31.4 ± 1.0 | 34.0 ± 1.0 | 33.4 ± 1.0 | 0.172 |
| BM, kg/m2 | 26.7 ± 1.0 | 29.9 ± 0.9 | 29.1 ± 0.9 | 0.053 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 87.6 ± 2.4 | 93.7 ± 2.2 | 94.1 ± 2.3 | 0.098 |
Values are shown as mean and standard error. Data were adjusted by sex and energy intake. Means with the same letter subscripts are equal. Means with different letter subscripts are different.