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Characteristics of participants
| Characteristics | Lean (N = 8) | Obese (N = 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 50 ± 9 | 53 ± 9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.7 ± 1.3 | 32.3 ± 2.2** |
| Waist (cm) | 88.9 ± 3.1 | 110.2 ± 7.3** |
| WHR | 0.9 ± 0.03 | 1.0 ± 0.03* |
| BF (%) | 21.5 ± 3.0 | 31.8 ± 1.6** |
| FM (kg) | 16.2 ± 2.0 | 31.4 ± 4.5** |
| HOMA‐IR | 1.8 ± 0.7 | 3.6 ± 1.0* |
*p<.01; ** p<.001, values are mean ± SD.
Abbreviations: BF, body fat; BMI, body mass index; FM, fat mass; HOMA‐IR, homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance; WHR, Waist to hip ratio.
