Table 1.
Baseline characteristics.
| Lean (n = 10) | Obese (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 28.7 (8.7) | 58.5 (7.3) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.8 (1.1) | 34.6 (4.2) |
| BSA (m2) | 1.99 (0.16) | 2.41 (0.26) |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 79.5 (6.0) | 114.1 (14.5) |
| Waist/hip ratio | 0.92 (0.04) | 1.06 (0.06) |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 130.8 (10.3) | 155.9 (14.7) |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 78.0 (9.9) | 93.8 (12.3) |
| Leukocytes (10E9/L) | 5.3 (0.8) | 6.0 (1.1) |
| Fasting glucose (mmol/L) | 4.8 (0.2) | 6.1 (0.7) |
| Fasting insulin (pmol/L)* | 29 (15–43) | 89 (66–128) |
| HOMA‐IR* | 0.9 (0.5–1.4) | 3.4 (2.6–4.5) |
| Dietary intake | ||
| Energy (kcal/day) | 2359 (652) | 2046 (289) |
| Fat (g/day) | 86.8 (30.9) | 74.6 (18.0) |
| Carbohydrates (g/day) | 279.3 (81.4) | 218.0 (58.4) |
| Protein (g/day) | 92.8 (31.2) | 97.3 (12.8) |
| Fiber (g/day) | 25.1 (9.7) | 16.6 (25.1) |
Data are represented as mean (SD) unless otherwise specified. BMI, body mass index; BSA, body surface area; HOMA‐IR, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance; n, number of patients.
*
Data are represented as median [IQR].