Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the SHAPE-2 study population
Control group (n = 48) | Diet group (n = 97) | Exercise+diet group (n = 98) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (standard deviation) | |||
Age (years) | 60.0 (4.9) | 60.5 (4.6) | 59.5 (4.9) |
Time since last menses (years) | 11.4 (7.8) | 10.7 (6.1) | 10.9 (7.7) |
Educationa, number (%) | |||
Low | 15 (31.3%) | 27 (27.8%) | 33 (33.6%) |
Middle | 15 (31.3%) | 27 (27.8%) | 20 (20.4%) |
High | 18 (37.5%) | 42 (43.3%) | 44 (44.9%) |
First degree family member with breast cancer, number (%) | 9 (18.8%) | 23 (23.7%) | 24 (24.5%) |
VO2peak, relative (mL/kg/min) | 22.1 (4.7) | 21.9 (4.0) | 21.8 (3.7) |
Weight (kg) | 80.9 (10.0) | 80.0 (8.6) | 80.4 (9.0) |
BMI (kg/m2) | 29.5 (2.6) | 29.3 (2.5) | 29.0 (2.9) |
Body composition by DEXA | |||
Body fat percentage (%) | 43.6 (5.0) | 44.1 (3.8) | 43.8 (4.0) |
Total body fat (kg) | 34.2 (7.4) | 33.9 (5.7) | 33.9 (6.2) |
Lean mass (kg) | 43.4 (3.9) | 42.7 (4.0) | 43.1 (4.1) |
SQUASH moderate and vigorous activityb (min/week) Dietary composition (%) | 270 (120–495) | 184 (115–420) | 248 (90–465) |
Fat | 32 | 32 | 34 |
Carbohydrates | 45 | 44 | 43 |
Protein | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Alcohol | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Undefined | 3 | 2 | 2 |