Table 1 Characteristics of the patients at baseline a
Variable | Group A (N = 32) | Group B (N = 29) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (yr) | 52.3 (±12.8) | 52.1 (±12.7) | 0.81 |
Sex (Female) | 25 (78.1%) | 21 (72.4) | 0.80 |
Race | |||
White | 22 (68.8%) | 27 (93.1) | |
Hispanic | 7 (21.9%) | 2 (6.9%) | 0.048* |
Asian | 3 (9.3%) | 0 | |
Years of education (yr) | 14.7 (±2.6) | 15.4 (±2.4) | 0.39 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 30.6 (±5.6) | 31.4 (±7.1) | 0.70 |
Internet use | |||
4-7 days/week | 25 (78.1%) | 26 (89.7%) | 0.25 |
1-3 days/week | 4 (12.5%) | 0 | |
< 1 day/week | 3 (9.4%) | 3 (10.3%) | |
Past medical hystoryb | |||
A | 6 (18.8%) | 9 (31%) | |
A,B | 1 (3.1%) | 0 | |
A,C | 1 (3.1%) | 0 | 0.56 |
A,D | 1 (3.1%) | 0 | |
B | 2 (6.2%) | 1 (3.4%) | |
E | 21 (65.6%) | 19 (65.5%) | |
Statins use (yes) | 4 (12.5%) | 1 (3.4%) | 0.20 |
Lipid lowering dietary | |||
supplements | 13 (40.6%) | 6 (21%) | 0.093 |
Yes | |||
Alcohol intake (drinks/day) | |||
None | 21 (65.6%) | 18 (62.1%) | |
Less than one | 4 (12.5%) | 5 (17.2%) | |
One | 7 (21.9%) | 4 (13.7%) | 0.78 |
Two | 0 | 2 (6.9%) | |
More than two | 0 | 0 | |
Smoking (yes) | 2 (6%) | 3 (10%) | 0.56 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 123 (±12) | 124 (±14) | 0.92 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 78.2 (±12) | 78.4 (±15) | 0.55 |
Diet quality (new format) | |||
Very good | 0 | 0 | |
Good | 0 | 1 (3.4%) | 0.10 |
Fair | 29 (90.6%) | 20 (69.0%) | |
Poor | 3 (9.4%) | 8 (27.6%) | |
Diet quality (old format) | |||
A-Good | 2 (6.3%) | 3 (10.3%) | 0.12 |
B-Fair | 27 (84.4%) | 19 (65.5%) | |
C-Poor | 3 (9.4) | 7 (24.1%) | |
Diet score (100 to 300 scale) | 201 (±32) | 193 (±35) | 0.36 |
Diet score (25 to 75 scale) | 50 (±7.5) | 48 (±8) | 0.42 |
LDL-particles number | 2060 (±559) | 2032 (±505) | 0.82 |
Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 5.62 (±0.74) | 5.78 (±0.56) | 0.42 |
LDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 3.31 (±0.84) | 3.37 (±0.49) | 0.71 |
HDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.38 (±0.30) | 1.46 (±0.32) | 0.30 |
Total/HDL-cholesterol ratio | 4.07 (±0.99) | 4.17 (±0.99) | 0.85 |
Triglycerides (mmol/L)) | 2.05 (±1.55) | 2.06 (±0.99) | 0.92 |
Fasting Glucose (mmol/L) | 5.29 (±0.84) | 5.16 (±0.56) | 0.52 |