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Table 1 Demographic and metabolic characteristics of participants 1
| Variable | African-Americans (n = 16) | Whites (n = 15) | P-Value2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 37 ± 9 | 38 ± 11 | 0.721 |
| BMI (kg/m 2 ) | 32.4 ± 7.2 | 29.3 ± 6.0 | 0.208 |
| Percent fat (%) | 38.1 ± 8.3 | 37.7 ± 7.8 | 0.892 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 98 ± 17 | 100 ± 16 | 0.785 |
| Thigh circumference (cm) | 65 ± 10 | 55 ± 7 | 0.005 |
| VAT (cm 2 ) 3 | 75 ± 59 | 102 ± 71 | 0.002 |
| SAT (cm 2 ) 3 | 311 ± 188 | 256 ± 148 | 0.569 |
| S I (mU/L -1 .min -1 ) 4 | 3.6 ± 1.3 | 5.6 ± 2.6 | 0.009 |
| AIRg (mU.l -1 .min) 5 | 661 ± 383 | 224 ± 190 | <0.001 |
| Family history of diabetes | 44% | 47% | 0.870 |
| Median income | $55,000 | $55,000 | 0.819 |
| No college degree | 37% | 13% | 0.124 |
| Graduate school | 38% | 47% | 0.605 |
| Smokers | 0/16 | 2/15 | 0.311 |
