Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of the study sample by sex.
| All (n = 584) | Men (n = 164) | Women (n = 420) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 21.2 (SD 4) | 22.7 (SD 5) | 21.0 (SD 4) | 0.03 |
| Height (m) | 1.68 (SD 0.09) | 1.71 (SD 0.09) | 1.67 (SD 0.09) | 0.00 |
| Weight (kg) | 63 (SD 12) | 64 (SD 12) | 62 (SD 12) | 0.14 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.3 (SD 4.5) | 22.0 (SD 4.6) | 22.4 (SD 4.5) | 0.38 |
| BMI | 0.62 | |||
| Underweight (%) | 11.8 | 13.3 | 11.2 | |
| Normal weight (%) | 60.5 | 57.3 | 61.7 | |
| Overweight (%) | 20.1 | 21.0 | 19.8 | |
| Obesity (%) | 6.6 | 8.4 | 7.3 | |
| Adherence Mediterranean diet | 0.19 | |||
| Low adherence (%) | 63.6 | 61.5 | 64.3 | |
| Good adherence (%) | 36.4 | 38.5 | 35.7 | |
| Total Mediterranean diet score | 7.7 (SD 1.9) | 7.8 (SD 1.9) | 7.6 (SD 1.9) | 0.03 |
Values are the mean and SD. p-value by Chi Square test for categorical variables, Mann–Whitney test and Kruskal–Wallis test for continuous variables among two or more groups, respectively. BMI = body mass index. Adherence Mediterranean diet score: low adherence (score 1–8) or good adherence (score ≥ 9).