Table 3

Body weight and body distribution changes for all subjects (N = 82).


Pre-Thanksgiving
Post-New Year

Body Weight (kg)
71.3 ± 14
71.2 ± 15
Body Fat (%)
25.9 ± 9
27.0 ± 9
Total Fat Mass (kg)
18.3 ± 8
19.1 ± 8
Arm Fat Mass (kg)
1.7 ± 1
1.7 ± 1
Leg Fat Mass (kg)
7.2 ± 3
7.5 ± 3
Trunk Fat Mass (kg)
8.3 ± 4
8.7 ± 4
Total Fat-Free Mass (kg)
48.7 ± 12
48.3 ± 11
Arm Fat-Free Mass (kg)
6.0 ± 2
5.9 ± 2
Leg Fat-Free Mass (kg)
17.1 ± 4
16.7 ± 4
Trunk Fat-Free Mass (kg)
22.7 ± 5
22.6 ± 5

Means ± standard deviations

Significantly different from Pre-Thanksgiving (P < 0.01)

Hull et al. Nutrition & Metabolism 2006 3:44   doi:10.1186/1743-7075-3-44