Table 5.
Descriptive characteristics of study subjects.
| Characteristic | Mean ± SD | Range of Values |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 37.8 ± 9.5 | 21–47 |
| Weight (kg) | 66.9 ± 12.6 | 47.9–91.9 |
| Height (cm) | 170.5 ± 9.9 | 156.7–185.6 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.9 ± 3.5 | 18.3–28.7 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 121.1 ± 12.8 | 100–145 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 73.3 ± 13.5 | 52–105 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) | 92.3 ± 5.2 | 86–104 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dL) | 81.7 ± 35.8 | 27–133 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 178.4 ± 17.0 | 146–199 |
| HDL-C (mg/dL) | 62.6 ± 17.9 | 42–99 |
| LDL-C (mg/dL) | 97.9 ± 20.1 | 73–143 |
All the values are means ± SD of 12 subjects. BMI—Body mass index, HDL-C—High density lipoprotein cholesterol, LDL-C—Low density lipoprotein cholesterol.