Table 1. Characteristics of volunteers with (n = 42) and without (n = 34) obesity.
| Characteristic | Obese | Non-obese |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 56.3 ± 11.8 | 54.3 ± 11.8 |
| Male % | 26.2% | 26.5% |
| Height (m) | 1.67 ± 0.09 | 1.67 ± 0.09 |
| Body mass (kg) | 120.7 ± 22.3 | 64.4 ± 7.1 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 43.4 ± 7.5 | 23.1 ± 1.4 |
| Relative Fat Mass* | 45.6 ± 7.6 | 37.9 ± 3.4 |
| Type 2 diabetes | 15 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 19 | 2 |
*Relative fat mass was calculated based on the formula RFM (men) = 64 –(20 x height/waist circumference); RFM (women) 76 –(20 x height/waist circumference) [16].