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Table 2 Change (week 12 baseline) in body mass and body composition after a 12 week weight loss program

From: Body composition, dietary composition, and components of metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese adults after a 12-week trial on dietary treatments focused on portion control, energy density, or glycemic index

 

LED*

 

LGI*

 

PC*

 

n

P

 

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

  

Body Mass (kg)a

−4.14

3.64

−3.39

2.76

−3.73

2.84

45, 49, 41

0.509

BMI a

−1.36

1.34

−1.11

1.04

−1.32

1.03

45, 49, 41

0.539

Percent Body Fat a

−3.87

3.34

−2.65

2.97

−2.91

2.59

36, 44, 41

0.167

Fat Mass (kg) a

−4.98

3.89

−3.64

3.32

−4.00

3.2

36, 44, 41

0.219

Fat-Free Mass (kg) b

0.78

4.64

−0.51

6.75

0.43

1.15

36, 44, 41

0.374

  1. *LED, Low Energy Density, LGI, Low Glycemic Index; PC, Portion Control.
  2. a, time p < 0.001.
  3. b, time p > 0.05.