Sample characteristics at baseline
| Variables | AGA (n=229) | SGA (n=172) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 22.0±4.5 | 22.2±4.6 | 0.75 |
| Male, per cent | 44.1 | 43.6 | 0.92 |
| Weight, kg | 71.4±16.1 | 66.0±16.4 | 0.001 |
| Height, cm | 170.9±8.0 | 167.6±8.7 | <0.001 |
| BMI, height/m2 | 24.3±4.6 | 23.4±5.2 | 0.06 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 78.0±10.7 | 75.9±12.6 | 0.08 |
| Body fat, per cent | 27.5±8.8 | 26.8±9.6 | 0.51 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 118.5±11.7 | 118.8±10.7 | 0.79 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 61.5±10.2 | 61.6±10.1 | 0.95 |
| Total cholesterol, mM | 4.4±0.8 | 4.5±0.9 | 0.62 |
| HDL-cholesterol, mM | 1.5±0.3 | 1.4±0.3 | 0.49 |
| Triglycerides, mM | 1.0±0.4 | 1.1±0.5 | 0.07 |
| Fasting glucose, g/L | 0.8±0.06 | 0.8±0.07 | 0.89 |
Values are mean±SD.
AGA, appropriate for gestational age; BMI, body mass index; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; SGA, small for gestational age.