Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of CALERIE™ study participants.
| Ad libitum group (n = 75) | Calorie restriction group (n = 143) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 37.9 (6.9) | 38.0 (7.3) |
| Sex | ||
| Women | 53 (71%) | 99 (69%) |
| Men | 22 (29%) | 44 (31%) |
| Race/Ethnicity White African American Other* |
57 (76%) 11 (15%) 7 (9%) |
111 (78%) 15 (11%) 17 (12%) |
| Height, m | 168.4 (8.3) | 168.9 (8.6) |
| Weight, kg | 71.5 (8.7) | 72.0 (9.5) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 25.1 (1.6) | 25.2 (1.8) |
| Fat mass,% | 33.6 (6.6) | 32.9 (6.1) |
| Fat free mass, kg | 47.6 (8.6) | 48.5 (9.2) |
| Energy intake, kcal/d | 2390 (384.8) | 2467 (405.6) |
Data are n (%) or mean (SD). Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index. *Other includes Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American. There were no significant between-group differences in baseline characteristics.