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Subject characteristics
| Lean | Obese | PWS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (M/F) | 2M/6F | 1M/9F | 1M/3F |
| Age (y) | 31 ± 5 | 36 ± 5 | 12 ± 3 |
| Weight (kg) | 70 ± 4 | 82 ± 3* | 54 ± 10† |
| Height (cm) | 168 ± 3 | 162 ± 2 | 137 ± 10‡§ |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24 ± 1 | 31 ± 1 ‖ | 28 ± 2 ‡ |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM.
PWS, Prader-Willi syndrome; M, male; F, female.
P < .01 versus lean group.
P < .01 versus obese group.
P < .05 versus lean group.
P < .05 versus obese group.
