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Table 4 Visual analogue scale results average over 6 hours (13 time points) expressed as median and interquartile range (n = 8) following a high fat meal. 100% indicates "not at all", 0% indicates "very".

From: Exercise and postprandial lipaemia: effects on peripheral vascular function, oxidative stress and gastrointestinal transit

Variable

Median visual analogue scale ratings (% (interquartile range))

 

Control

Exercise

Hunger

46.9 (34.3–52.0)

46.5 (29.4–54.8)*

Thirst

42.9 (20.3–50.8)

33.2 (16.5–51.8)

Desire to eat

43.0 (30.9–58.3)

39.1 (30.4–47.9)*

Tiredness

62.7 (53.7–73.0)

58.9 (43.3–72.5)

Fullness

64.6 (50.6–72.5)

63.5 (53.7–71.1)

Cold

72.6 (64.4–78.9)

73.5 (58.4–81.1)

  1. * P = < 0.05 vs. control trial.