Definitions of effect size for each outcome
| OUTCOME | NONE | SMALL | MODERATE | LARGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol levels (TC, LDL, HDL) | P ≥ .05 | P < .05 and < 5% decrease in mean level compared with control group | P < .05 and 5%–10% decrease in mean level compared with control group | P < .05 and > 10% decrease in mean level compared with control group |
| Systolic BP | P ≥ .05 | P < .05 and < 4 mm Hg decrease in mean BP compared with control group | P < .05 and 4–7 mm Hg decrease in mean BP compared with control group | P < .05 and > 7 mm Hg decrease in mean BP compared with control group |
| Diastolic BP | P ≥ .05 | P < .05 and < 2 mm Hg decrease in mean BP compared with control group | P < .05 and 2–4 mm Hg decrease in mean BP compared with control group | P < .05 and > 4 mm Hg decrease in mean BP compared with control group |
| Weight or BMI | P ≥ .05 | P < .05 and < 5% decrease in mean weight compared with control group | P < .05 and 5%–10% decrease in mean weight compared with control group | P < .05 and > 10% decrease in mean weight compared with control group |
BMI—body mass index, BP—blood pressure, HDL—high-density lipoprotein, LDL—low-density lipoprotein, TC—total cholesterol.