Table 1.
Metabolic parameters by body weight group. Values represent mean ± standard deviation
| Mediterranean-lean (n=7) | Mediterranean-heavy (n=7) | Western-lean (n=7) | Western-heavy (n=8) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW (kg) | 2.5±0.2 | 4.1±1.0 | 2.7±0.2 | 4.9±1.2 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 36.7±4.2 | 48.2±6.9 | 39.7±4.5 | 60.2±10.4 |
| Body fat composition (%) | 8.4±2.0 | 23.4±9.0 | 11.7±4.3 | 39.1±10.5 |
| Insulin AUC | 1721±335 | 6456±5703 | 3431±4043 | 10526±8427 |
| TPC (mg/dL) | 133.4±29.4 | 163.7±48.0 | 159.5±33.1 | 149.9±28.5 |
| HDL-C (mg/dL) | 48.6±8.6 | 66.7±29.8 | 78.4±40.6 | 72.1±17.2 |
| TPC/HDL-C ratio | 2.78±0.50 | 2.62±0.46 | 2.38±0.95 | 2.13±0.16 |
| Cortisol (µg/dL) | 36.5±4.2 | 29.3±5.6 | 33.7±8.8 | 41.1±5.7 |