®) and a portable stadiometer (SECA
®), respectively. Before measuring weight and height, the participants were instructed to remove any heavy clothing and their shoes. The machines were calibrated on a daily basis according to the manufacturer’s manual. Height measurements were taken with heels, buttocks and upper back in contact with the stadiometer. Weight (in kg) divided by height (in meters-squared) was used to calculate body mass index (BMI). A person was considered to be overweight/obese if he/she had a BMI ≥25.0 kg/m
2.
Before collecting blood for blood glucose and cholesterol measurements, each participant was asked to fast for at least 8 hours. Blood glucose tests were taken using a point-of-care device (GlucoPlus).