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Table 1 Characteristics of the participants at randomization

From: Supplementation with dairy calcium and/or flaxseed fibers in conjunction with orlistat augments fecal fat excretion without altering ratings of gastrointestinal comfort

 

FF-

FF+

Ca- (n = 11)

Ca + (n = 15)

Ca- (n = 15)

Ca + (n = 16)

Age (y)

Females/males (n)

9/2

13/2

12/3

12/4

Smokers (%)

36

40

33

38

Habitual Ca intake (mg/d)

1196 ± 533

1106 ± 517

832 ± 413

1084 ± 742

Habitual DF intake (g/d)

23.6 ± 10.3

26.2 ± 11.2

21.5 ± 6.4

22.2 ± 13.1

TFEQ:

 Cognitive dietary restraint score

7.5 ± 3.4

9.2 ± 4.2

9.4 ± 3.4

8.9 ± 3.8

 Dis-inhibition score

11.0 ± 3.1

9.4 ± 3.3

9.8 ± 4.3

8.1 ± 2.7

 Susceptibility to hunger score

8.7 ± 3.2

7.9 ± 3.7

8.0 ± 3.9

6.5 ± 3.8

  1. Abbreviations: DF dietary fiber, TFEQ three factor eating questionnaire