Table 1 Characteristics of participating adolescents at baseline
Characteristic | Full sample | Treatment group | Control group |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 82 | n = 41 | n = 41 | |
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
Age (years) | 12.4 (1.2) | 12.4 (1.2) | 12.4 (1.2) |
Male/female | 42/40 | 21/20 | 21/20 |
Body mass index Z score | 2.2 (0.3) | 2.2 (0.3) | 2.2 (0.3) |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 122.2 (10.4) | 122.0 (12.3) | 122.0 (8.2) |
Diastolic blood pressure | 77.5 (7.6) | 76.0 (8.5) | 79.1 (6.4) |
Waist circumference (cm) | 93.5 (12.1) | 93.0 (12.7) | 94.0 (11.6) |