Table 1. Baseline participant characteristics.
Data are reported for all study participants as n (%), or mean (SD). Family history and sociodemographic characteristics were collected from the parent at the time of the baseline visit.
| Participant Characteristics | (n=27) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 9 (33%) |
| Age (years) | 13.2 (2.5) | |
| Race/ethnicity | White | 13 (48%) |
| Black | 5 (19%) | |
| Other/Multiracial | 9 (33%) | |
| Hispanic | 7 (26%) | |
| High risk family history: | ||
| Hypertension | 6 (22%) | |
| Lipid disorder | 4 (15%) | |
| Heart disease | 13 (48%) | |
| Obesity | 8 (30%) | |
| Type 2 Diabetes | 7 (26%) | |
| Income | Less than $40,000 | 3 (11%) |
| $40,000 – $79,999 | 8 (30%) | |
| $80,000 or Above | 9 (33%) | |
| Declined to Answer | 7 (26%) | |
| Highest Level of Education | High School or Below | 3 (11%) |
| Some College or Trade School | 5 (19%) | |
| College Grad or Above | 19 (70%) | |
| Cardiovascular Risk Factors | ||
| BMI | 29.8 (3.9) | |
| BMI z-score* | 2.0 (0.3) | |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 105 (7.7) | |
| Fasting insulin (µU/mL) | 21 (9.2) | |
| Fasting glucose (mg/dL) | 88 (8.3) | |
| TG (mg/dL) | 131 (91.3) | |
| HDL (mg/dL) | 36.6 (5.9) | |
*
BMI z score was calculated based CDC growth charts.(20)
BMI – body mass index.