Table 4 Comparison of changes in body weight and body composition during the sophomore year by housing status (on campus versus off campus)
From: Characterization of body weight and composition changes during the sophomore year of college
On Campus (N = 22) | Off Campus (N = 26) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2005 | Spring 2006 | Change in | Fall 2005 | Spring 2006 | Change in | |
Body Weight (kg) | 62.3 ± 9.1 | 62.7 ± 9.6 | 0.4 | 58.8 ± 7.2 | 58.8 ± 7.6 | 0 |
Body Fat (%) | 30.6 ± 6.0 | 30.7 ± 5.0 | 0.1 | 33.0 ± 5.7 | 31.0 ± 5.7† | -2.0* |
Fat Mass (kg) | 19.1 ± 6.3 | 19.3 ± 5.9 | 0.2 | 19.4 ± 5.0 | 18.2 ± 5.0† | -1.2* |
Fat-Free Mass (kg) | 39.5 ± 4.1 | 39.9 ± 4.1 | 0.4 | 36.1 ± 3.3§ | 37.2 ± 3.7† | 1.1* |