Table 2.
Baseline Characteristics of the Body Fat Analysis Subgroup
| Characteristic | European American | African American | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (women/men) | 105 (68/37) | 115 (83/32) | |
| Age (y) | 46.5 ± 10.5 | 42.5 ± 10.3 | 0.007 |
| FPG (mg/dL) | 93.5 ± 6.05 | 91.2 ± 7.26 | 0.003 |
| 2hrPG (mg/dL) | 125 ± 23.1 | 123 ± 29.2 | 0.76 |
| Weight (kg) | 80.4 ± 19.0 | 87.8 ± 18.9 | 0.005 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.1 ± 5.75 | 30.9 ± 6.40 | 0.0009 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 92.4 ± 14.9 | 95.7 ± 14.7 | 0.10 |
| Total fat mass (kg) | 27.8 ± 11.3 | 31.8 ± 12.8 | 0.10 |
| Trunk fat mass (kg) | 14.8 ± 7.01 | 15.4 ± 7.41 | 0.11 |
Abbreviations: 2hrPG, 2-hour postchallenge plasma glucose; BMI, body mass index; FPG, fasting plasma glucose.