4.2. Anthropometrics and Background
The Tanita scale (DC-360 S; Tanita, Tokyo, Japan) was used to measure weight, metabolic age, visceral fat, and the proportions of fat, muscle tissue, and water. Body mass index was calculated as weight divided by squared height. Results are shown in Of the total number of participants, 14 were taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, 13 were taking ACE inhibitors and calcium blockers, and three were taking ACE inhibitors and thiazide diuretics.