Table 1.
Characteristics of subjects.
| Chocolate | YES (n = 13) | NO (n = 13) |
|---|---|---|
| Men/women | 2/11 | 2/11 |
| Age (years) | 44.0 ± 3.7 | 36.8 ± 3.5 |
| GFD (years) | 2 (1–10) | 2 (1–7) |
| PAL (MET-min-week) | 6166 ± 891 | 7518 ± 1379 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 22.1 ± 0.5 | 22.2 ± 0.6 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 116.9 ± 3.1 | 108.4 ± 3.1 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 72.5 ± 2.4 | 69.8 ± 4.0 |
GFD: gluten-free diet; PAL: physical activity level; MET: metabolic equivalent of task; BMI: body mass index; SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure. Data are expressed as mean and SEM (Normality Test (Shapiro–Wilk) passed) or median and interquartile range (25%–75%) (Normality Test failed).