TABLE 1.
Baseline characteristics of study participants1
| Variable | Avocado (n = 49) | Control (n = 44) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 40.6 ± 11.8 | 42.7 ± 12.5 |
| Weight, kg | 92.2 ± 14.7 | 95.6 ± 17.4 |
| Waist,2 cm, midpoint | 104 ± 10.5 | 106 ± 10.9 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 32.3 ± 3.90 | 32.8 ± 3.88 |
| Fasting plasma glucose, mg/dL | 106 ± 9.73 | 104 ± 11.1 |
| Fasting plasma insulin, μIU/mL | 10.3 ± 5.48 | 10.1 ± 5.67 |
| HOMA-IR | 2.72 ± 1.61 | 2.69 ± 1.70 |
| Female/male, n | 28/21 | 26/18 |
| Race (Asian/His/Cau/AA/Other) | 5/8/16/17/3 | 5/7/17/15/0 |
1
Data were obtained from week 0. Values are means ± SDs for continuous variables; counts are reported for categorical variables; n = 49 and 44 for avocado and control groups, respectively. AA, African American; Cau, Caucasian; His, Hispanic.
2
Waist circumference was measured at the midpoint between the lower margin of the least palpable rib and the top of the iliac crest.