A trend toward greater reduction in waist ( -3.9 versus -2.6 cm ; P = 0.07 ) and hip circumferences ( -2.7 versus -1.5 cm ; P = 0.07 ) as well as serum triglyceride ( TG ) levels ( -31.3 versus 0.13 mg/dL ; P = 0.07 ) was observed after consumption of an MRC diet compared with an HC diet .