2.5.1. Baseline Measurement
Baseline: The height and weight of the participants were measured at baseline using a Bingyu RGZ 160 height–weight scale (Changzhou, China). These measurements were taken while each participant stood on an unsupported spring scale with their weight evenly distributed on their feet and heels, their buttocks and upper back touching the rangefinder scale, and their head not touching the scale. The height and weight measurements were recorded in centimeters and kilograms, respectively, and rounded to one decimal place. BMI was calculated by dividing each participant’s weight by the square of height, accurate to one decimal place [