Table 1 Baseline characteristics of subjects in the Zinc and Placebo groups
Characteristics | Zinc (n = 18) | Placebo (n = 22) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years)a | 35.63 ± 3.2 | 32.95 ± 1.7 |
Sex (n/%) | ||
 Male | 6 (24%) | 8 (32%) |
 Female | 19 (76%) | 17 (68%) |
Past experiences with weight-reducing treatment (n/%) | ||
 Yes | 15 (60%) | 13 (52%) |
 No | 10 (40%) | 12 (48%) |
Marital status (n/%) | ||
 Single | 8 (32%) | 9 (36%) |
 Married | 17 (68%) | 16 (64%) |