Table 2.
Baseline Characteristics of the Women
| Control (n = 66) | Int (n = 67) | SD | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 41 | 42 | 5.1 | 0.48 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.3 | 23.0 | 3.44 | 0.86 |
| LS BMD (g/cm2) | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.128 | >0.99 |
| LS T-score | 0.80 | 0.84 | 1.069 | >0.99 |
| LS Z-score | 0.67 | 0.63 | 1.094 | 0.99 |
| Femoral neck BMD (g/cm2) | 0.89 | 0.87 | 0.112 | 0.77 |
| Femoral neck T–score | −0.18 | −0.39 | 0.937 | 0.77 |
| Femoral neck Z-score | 0.01 | −0.31 | 0.906 | 0.41 |
| Calcium intake (mg) | 469 | 469 | 237.5 | >0.99 |
| 25(OH)vitamin D3 (nmol/L) | 48.6 | 53.2 | 16.13 | 0.57 |
| Grip strength (kg) | 20.2 | 20.3 | 5.59 | >0.99 |
Values are given as means and SD.
BMI, body mass index; BMD, bone mineral density; LS, lumbar spine; SD, standard deviation.