Table 4.
Comparison of clinical variables, HbA1c, and body composition between different physical activity groups.
| Variable | Group (1) Sedentary, n = 73 | Group (2) Average, n = 109 | Group (3) Athletes, n = 21 | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 24.9 (±7.8) | 30.3 (±11.6)∗ | 26.9 (±8.8) | .002 |
| Height (Cm) | 173.1 (±6.6) | 171.2 (±5.7) | 171.5 (±5.5) | .118 |
| Weight (kg) | 88.5 (±18.0) | 73.5 (±18.5) | 71.0 (±23.7) | .595 |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 29.6 (±7.8) | 25.3 (±5.1)∗ | 24.7 (±5.6)∗∗ | .000 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) | 5.8 (±0.4) | 5.7 (±0.4) | 5.7 (±0.4) | .218 |
| Free Fat-Mass (FFM) | 64.0 (±10.2) | 56.8 (±8.7) ∗ | 57.5 (±8.0) ∗∗ | .000 |
| Fat Mass | 24.7 (±15.0) | 17.1 (±9.1) ∗ | 15.3 (±10.6) ∗∗ | .000 |
| Total Body Water | 45.6 (±10.0) | 42.1 (±5.7) ∗ | 42.1 (±5.8) ∗∗ | .008 |
Data are presented as mean and standard deviation. P value is measured by ANOVA, ∗ 2–3 h is significant for Less than 2 h, ∗∗ More than 3 h is significant for less than 2 h, ∗∗∗ More than three is significant for 2–3 h, by Using the HOC test.