Table 1.
Anthropometric characteristics of participants.
| U3A, n = 62 Mean ± SD | CG, n = 44 Mean ± SD | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, cm | 158.0 ± 4.8 | 159.3 ± 6.2 |
| BM, kg | 70.2 ± 13.3 | 72.3 ± 15.3 |
| BMI | 28.4 ± 1.2 | 28.5 ± 1.4 |
| BMR, kcal | 1291.1 ± 105.8 | 1310.2 ± 43.8 |
| TDEE, kcal | 2065.6 ± 169.3 * | 1572 ± 52.6 |
| BF % | 38.9 ± 3.3 | 36.7 ± 6.5 |
| VFA, cm2 | 146.0 ± 31.8 | 148.5 ± 21.8 |
| WC, cm | 94.1 ± 11.3 | 91.4 ± 12.8 |
* p < 0.05—statistically significant in relation to the CG, U3A—students from the University of the Third Age, CG—control group, BM—body mass, BMI—body mass index, BMR—basal metabolic rate, TDEE—total daily energy expenditure, BF—body fat, VFA—visceral fatty area, WC—waist circumference.