Table 1.
Anthropometric parameters in children on vegetarian and omnivorous diets.
| Variables | Vegetarians (n = 55) | Omnivores (n = 50) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) b | 5.5 (5.0–7.0) | 6.0 (5.0–8.0) | 0.147 |
| Body weight (kg) a | 20.70 ± 3.87 | 21.22 ± 5.86 | 0.723 |
| Height (cm) a | 117.39 ± 10.42 | 118.58 ± 10.89 | 0.544 |
| BMI (kg/m2) a | 14.76 ± 0.92 | 14.66 ± 1.44 | 0.070 |
| Fat mass (kg) b | 3.32 (2.67–4.35) | 3.94 (3.10–5.30) | 0.018 |
| Fat (%) b | 18.80 (14.80–22.40) | 21.55 (17.15–24.23) | 0.057 |
| Lean mass (kg) b | 14.80 (13.55–16.88) | 15.81 (12.77–19.52) | 0.349 |
| Fat/lean mass b | 0.233 (0.173–0.301) | 0.272 (0.200–0.321) | 0.114 |
| BMC (g) a | 668.7 ± 177.6 | 697.0 ± 237.8 | 0.103 |
Data are presented as a mean values and standard deviation (SD) and b median values and interquartile ranges (1Q–3Q); BMI—body mass index, BMC—bone mineral content.