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Table 1 The comparison of each answer in the questionnaire between the two groups defined by T ax-10 s

From: Assessment of axillary temperature for the evaluation of normal body temperature of healthy young adults at rest in a thermoneutral environment

 

Mean ± SD

T ax-10 s < 36.4 °C

T ax-10 s ≥ 36.4 °C

P value

1. Body mass index (height and body weight)

20.5 ± 2.2

20.0 ± 1.9

21.1 ± 2.4

.01*

2. How many times do you have meal each day?

2.8 ± 0.5

2.8 ± 0.4

2.9 ± 0.6

.38

3. Do you eat between meals?

1.9 ± 0.8

1.9 ± 0.8

2.0 ± 0.7

.56

Answer (1: frequently 2: sometimes 3: seldom)

4. Do you eat after midnight?

2.3 ± 0.8

2.3 ± 0.8

2.4 ± 0.8

.81

Answer (1: frequently 2: sometimes 3: seldom)

5. How many days do you drink alcohol a week?

1.0 ± 1.5

1.0 ± 1.4

1.0 ± 1.5

.75

6. Do you think your diet is well-balanced?

1.5 ± 0.5

1.5 ± 0.5

1.5 ± 0.5

.82

Answer (1: yes 2: no)

7. Do you try reducing caloric intake to control body weight?

1.9 ± 0.3

1.9 ± 0.3

2.0 ± 0.2

.16

Answer (1: yes 2: no)

8. How many hours do you sleep each night?

6.7 ± 1.2

6.7 ± 1.3

6.8 ± 1.2

.82

9. How many hours do you exercise a week?

3.9 ± 6.1

3.4 ± 5.3

4.8 ± 6.9

.19

10. Do you think that you are very sensitive to a cold environment?

1.6 ± 0.5

1.5 ± 0.5

1.7 ± 0.5

.12

Answer (1: yes 2: no)

11. How often do you use an air conditioner in the summer?

1.9 ± 0.8

1.9 ± 0.8

2.0 ± 0.8

.51

Answer (1: frequently 2: sometimes 3: seldom)

12. What is your normal body temperature?

36.2 ± 0.4

36.2 ± 0.4

36.2 ± 0.4

.20

13. For females only: Do you have a regular menstrual cycle?

1.3 ± 0.5

1.5 ± 0.5

1.2 ± 0.4

.01*

Answer (1: yes 2: no)

  1. P values were calculated using Student’s t test
  2. *P value <.05