Table 1

Baseline subject characteristics and anthopometric measurements


ADHD Group (n = 11)
Control Group (n = 12)
Variable
Mean ± SD
Mean ± SD

Sex, n male/female
9/2
6/6
Age, years ± SD
13.6 ± 2.2
14.2 ± 1.9
Age range, years
10.4–16.4
11.3–16.6
Height (cm)
163.5 ± 12.2
160.5 ± 8.4
Weight (kg)
52.7 ± 15.5
49.5 ± 12.2
BMI (kg/m2)
19.3 ± 3.8
19.0 ± 3.2
Lean weight (kg)
43.6 ± 16.4
38.3 ± 8.4
% lean mass
80.6
77.7
Fat weight (kg)
9.1 ± 3.6
11.2 ± 4.8
% fat mass
19.4
22.3
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)
107.0 ± 17.7
109.6 ± 9.7
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
66.6 ± 8.2
66.5 ± 7.1
Heart Rate (bpm)
66.5 ± 8.7
72.8 ± 14.4

Colter et al. Nutrition Journal 2008 7:8   doi:10.1186/1475-2891-7-8