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Table 3 Comparison of clinical variables according to rs1501299 genotypes

From: ADIPOQ gene is linked to emotional eating behaviour in young Nigerian adults independent of psychological traits

Variable

G-allele carriers (GG and GT genotypes; n = 66)

TT genotype (n = 12)

Independent sample t test

BMI (kg/m2)

20.5 ± 5.5

21.1 ± 3.2

− 0.39

Cognitive restraint

17.2 ± 4.6

15.5 ± 6.2

1.13

Uncontrolled eating

20.4 ± 5.7

19.0 ± 5.7

0.76

Emotional eating

5.9 ± 2.4

3.8 ± 2.4

2.87*

Depression

4.3 ± 3.7

4.0 ± 3.5

0.24

Anxiety

5.3 ± 3.9

5.5 ± 5.5

− 0.18

Stress

6.6 ± 3.7

6.6 ± 4.0

− 0.00

  1. Statistics: data are reported as numbers (mean ± SD)
  2. BMI body mass index, n sample size
  3. *P < 0.05