Table 4.
Baseline of subjects and intake rates of test foods in the quercetin-rich onion and placebo groups.
| Characteristic | Placebo Onion Powder | Quercetin-Rich Onion Powder | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Mean | ||
| Subjects (n) | 27 | 27 | - |
| Male (n) | 2 | 6 | 0.25 |
| Age (years) | 50.4 ± 7.0 | 49.3 ± 8.3 | 0.59 |
| Body weight (kg) | 61.4 ± 6.6 | 63.3 ± 6.9 | 0.31 |
| BFR (%) | 35.3 ± 4.8 | 32.9 ± 5.6 | 0.11 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.8 ± 1.5 | 24.8 ± 1.6 | 0.85 |
| Abdominal circumference (cm) | 85.7 ± 5.8 | 86.0 ± 4.5 | 0.84 |
| Intake rate (%) | 99.5 ± 0.9 | 99.4 ± 1.2 | 0.88 |
Values are shown in terms of mean and standard deviation. Fisher’s exact probability test was used for sex, Mann–Whitney U-test was used for intake rate and Student’s t-test was used for the other characteristics. n, number of subjects.