Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of participants according to the group studies.
| Variables | MIND diet (n:22) | Control group (n:15) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 48.95 (1.07)* | 48.86 (1.56) | 0.962 |
| Education (years) | 16.40 (0.22) | 16.40 (0.27) | 0.980 |
| Weight (kg) | 81.95 (2.33) | 82.33 (3.96) | 0.930 |
| Height (cm) | 160.18 (0.99) | 159.60 (1.42) | 0.731 |
| Percent of body fat (%) | 40.84 (1.13) | 41.05 (1.63) | 0.913 |
| Fat Free Mass (kg) | 48.05 (1.09) | 47.66 (1.37) | 0.823 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 31.90 (0.79) | 32.19 (1.28) | 0.839 |
| WC (cm) | 99.75 (2.08) | 103.69 (3.25) | 0.292 |
| MMSE (score) | 26.22 (0.34) | 26.73 (0.45) | 0.375 |
| IPAQ score (MET/min/day) | 512.01 (26.13) | 567.40 (25.19) | 0.416 |
*Mean (SEM) = Baseline differences between groups used t-test analysis.
BMI, Body Mass Index; WC, Waist circumference; MMSE, Mini-Mental State Examination survey; MET, Metabolic Equivalent; IPAQ, International Physical Activity Questionnaires.