Baseline (pre-test) physiologic results for Cohort 1, by intervention group.
 
 
 
 
Classroom-
based 
group
 
Control 
Group
 
Risk-based 
Group
 
 
 
n=588
 
n=686
 
n=835
 
 
 
Mean
SE 
Mean
SE
Mean
SE
Cholesterol (mg/dl): Pre-test
168.3
1.3
165.0
1.1
164.5
1.1
Systolic BP (mmHg): Pre-test
103.4
0.4
104.1
0.4
104.9
0.4
Diastolic BP (mmHg): Pre-test
68.2
0.4
67.9
0.3
68.3
0.3
Sum of Skinfolds* (mm): Pre-test
25.6
0.6
26.1
0.6
26.2
0.5
BMI (kg/m2): Pre-test
18.3
0.1
18.5
0.1
18.5
0.1
Height (cm): Pre-test
135.5
0.3
136.3
0.3
135.7
0.3
Weight (kg): Pre-test
33.9
0.4
34.7
0.4
34.4
0.3
pVO2 max** (ml/kg/min): Pre-test
42.6
0.4
41.6
0.4
42.8
0.3
Physical Activity Score: Pre-test
64.5
1.3
62.6
1.1
67.0
1.1
 
*Sum of triceps and subscapular skinfolds
**predicted maximal oxygen uptake from submaximal cycle ergometer test  - this represents fitness level