Table 3 Changes in energy densitya as predictors of changes in BMIb and energy density
From: Energy density and weight change in a long-term weight-loss trial
0–6 months | 6–12 months | 12–18 months | 0–18 months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estimated β for Δ BMI (kg/m 2 ) resulting from Δ Energy Density (Q1 vs. Q4) b | -1.43 p < 0.0001 | -1.11 p = 0.01 | -0.31 p = 0.15 | -1.95 p = 0.006 |
Mean Δ BMI | -2.50 kg/m2 | -1.20 kg/m2 | 0.23 kg/m2 | -3.34 kg/m2 |
(N = 153) | (N = 149) | (N = 151) | (N = 155) | |
Mean Δ ED | ||||
Q1 (N = 39) | -1.39 kcal/g | 0.11 kcal/g | -0.05 kcal/g | -1.31 kcal/g |
Q4 (N = 38) | -0.05 kcal/g | -0.08 kcal/g | 0.38 kcal/g | 0.23 kcal/g |