| HIT group (n = 42) | Control (n = 47) |
---|---|---|
Age | 16.8 ± 0.5 | 16.6 ± 0.6 |
Physical activity levels | 2.3 ± 0.4 | 2.1 ± 0.7 (44)* |
Tanner stage | Â | Â |
Pre-pubescents (Stage 1) | 5 | 1 |
Pubescents (Stages 2, 3 and 4) | 25 | 21 |
Post-pubescents (Stage 5) | 12 | 25 |
Dietary measures | Â | Â |
Total fat | 36.4 ± 4.5 (38)* | 36.1 ± 4.6 (41)* |
Saturated fat | 13.6 ± 2.2 (38)* | 13.7 ± 2.2 (41)* |
Total calories | 1723.8 ± 469.4 (38)* | 1569.2 ± 365.1 (41)* |