General characteristics of the study participants (n=21)
| Variable | Obese (n=10) | Control (n=11) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 15.40±4.06 | 12.82±5.78 | 0.255 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.14±2.75 | 21.21±2.08 | 0.001 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 136.67±16.56 | 183.50±64.35 | 0.285 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 49.50±10.61 | 50.33±17.21 | 0.956 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dL) | 64.50±27.58 | 135.67±90.15 | 0.377 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 69.50±33.23 | 110.00±35.54 | 0.292 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 118.25±11.29 | 107.00±9.75 | 0.094 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 72.63±8.67 | 66.60±6.15 | 0.205 |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 95.56±15.70 | 92.67±5.05 | 0.673 |
| AST (IU) | 21.78±12.18 | 18.57±3.64 | 0.515 |
| ALT (IU) | 30.78±35.35 | 16.29±6.40 | 0.306 |
| Education (y) | 8.60±3.50 | 6.18±5.29 | 0.237 |
| Sex (male/female) | 6/4 | 6/5 | 0.801 |
Values are mean±standard deviation or number.
BMI, body mass index; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; AST, aspartate transaminase; ALT, alanine aminotransferase.
Statistical significance was tested using independent