Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population according to vegans or omnivores.
| Characteristics | Vegans (n = 36) | Omnivores (n = 36) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration vegan diet (years) | 4.8 (3.1–8.7) | ||
| Men | 50.0% (18) | 50.0% (18) | |
| Age (years) | 37.5 (32.5–44.0) | 38.5 (32.0–46.0) | 0.75 |
| Anthropometry | |||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.9 ± 3.2 | 24.0 ± 2.1 | 0.08 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | |||
| Women | 73.1 ± 6.9 | 77.2 ± 6.2 | 0.07 |
| Men | 84.5 ± 8.9 | 86.0 ± 6.1 | 0.56 |
| Education (%) | 0.60 | ||
| Low | 0.0% (0) | 2.8% (1) | |
| Intermediate | 30.6% (11) | 30.6% (11) | |
| High | 69.4% (25) | 66.7% (24) | |
| Lifestyle | |||
| Physical activity (h/week) | 2.8 (0.88–3.8) | 2.3 (1.2–4.1) | 0.69 |
| Smoking status | 0.30 | ||
| Non-smoker | 66.7% (24) | 58.3% (21) | |
| Ex-smoker | 22.2% (8) | 16.7% (6) | |
| Smoker | 11.1% (4) | 25.0% (9) | |
| Alcohol consumption (g/day) | |||
| Women | 0.10 (0.00–4.69) | 0.21 (0.02–4.88) | 0.22 |
| Men | 0.04 (0.00–2.00) | 3.85 (0.36–16.2) | 0.09 |
Variables expressed as a percentage (n), mean ± SD, or median (IQR). BMI: body mass index.