Table 2 Comparison of participant characteristics between hypo- and normo-ferritinemia in female practitioners
Variables | Hypo-ferritinemia (n = 7) | Normo-ferritinemia (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|
Participant Characteristics | ||
Age (years) | 20 [19, 21] | 21 [20, 21] |
Years of sports/athletics | 12 [8, 15] | 15 [14, 16] |
Body mass index (kg/m2)* | 25.6 [24.2, 26.9] | 22.6 [21.7, 24.1] |
Body fat percentage* | 28.0 [27.4, 29.1] | 24.1 [21.0, 24.8] |
Previous history of anemia | 2 (29) | 1 (11) |
Previous use of iron supplements | 3 (43) | 2 (22) |
Anemia Status | ||
Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 13.3 [12.8, 13.8] | 13.6 [13.2, 14.2] |
Hematocrit (%) | 41.7 [39.9, 43.2] | 42.2 [40.7, 44.6] |
MCV (fL) | 94 [93, 96] | 94 [92, 95] |
MCH (pg) | 29.8 [29.4, 30.5] | 30.2 [29.7, 30.8] |
MCHC (g/dL) | 31.9 [31.6, 32.3] | 32.0 [31.7, 32.5] |