Table 5.
Comparison of anthropometric parameters before and after the weight loss program between both study groups
| Study group 1 (N = 12) | Study group 2 (N = 15) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight before, kg | 110.2±14.7 | 99.5±18.8 | NS |
| Body weight after, kg | 103.9±14.2 | 94.6±17.7 | NS |
| BMI before, kg/m2 | 39.3±4.7 | 36.4±4.9 | NS |
| BMI after, kg/m2 | 36.6±5.1 | 35.1±4.9 | NS |
| BMI reduction, %* | 6.8 | 3.7 | NS |
| Abdominal circumference before, cm | 121.1±8.0 | 116.9±14.7 | NS |
| Abdominal circumference after, cm | 114.1±7.8 | 109.4±14.0 | NS |
| Waist circumference before, cm | 109.7±9.9 | 103.5±12.8 | NS |
| Waist circumference after, cm | 100.7±9.9 | 97.4±11.6 | NS |
| Hip circumference before, cm | 129.5±8.1 | 123.0±12.3 | NS |
| Hip circumference after, cm | 123.2±7.7 | 118.3±11.0 | NS |
Values are depicted as mean ± SD.
*
Data presented as average.