TABLE 1.
Clinical characteristics of Framingham Offspring participants at exam 8 and Third-Generation participants at exam 21
| Characteristics | Offspring participants (n = 2220) | Third-Generation participants (n = 2941) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 66 ± 9 | 46 ± 9 |
| Women, % | 1230 (55.4) | 1603 (54.5) |
| DGAI | 60.5 ± 11.6 | 60.9 ± 11.2 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 28 ± 5 | 28 ± 6 |
| Current smoking, % | 171 (7.7) | 103 (3.5) |
| Hypertension, % | 1405 (63.3) | 653 (22.2) |
| Type 2 diabetes, % | 362 (16.3) | 139 (4.7) |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 186 ± 37 | 187 ± 36 |
| HDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 58 ± 18 | 60 ± 18 |
| Lipid treatment, % | 975 (43.9) | 476 (16.2) |
| Physical activity index | 35.3 ± 5.3 | 36.4 ± 6.6 |
| Pack-years | 15.0 ± 21.1 | 9.5 ± 17.3 |
| Cardiovascular disease, % | 356 (16.0) | 73 (2.5) |
| Energy intake, kcal/day | 1870± 640 | 1990± 634 |
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Data are represented as means ± SDs for continuous values, or n (%) for categoric values. DGAI, Dietary Guidelines for Americans Adherence Index.