Table 2

Changes in serum total protein, albumin, and lipids during the camp

VariableAll players (n = 25)Forward players (n = 12)Back players (n = 13)
BeforeAfterBeforeAfterBeforeAfter
Values are the mean±SD. Before, before the camp; After, After the camp.
*p<0.05, **p<0.01, significant difference from the value before the camp; †p<0.05, significant difference between the change in level of forward players during the camp and those of back players.
Total protein (g/dl)7.1±0.56.9±0.47.2±0.57.0±0.47.1±0.56.9 v 0.3
Albumin (g/dl)4.6±0.24.7±0.24.7±0.24.6±0.24.5±0.24.7±0.2*†
Total cholesterol (mg/dl)177.1±25.3155.2±16.7**170.9±20.0152.6±16.0*183.6±29.5157.0±17.4**
HDL-cholesterol (mg/dl)55.6±8.058.2±7.555.6±7.556.9±7.255.5 v 8.959.1±7.9
Triglyceride (mg/dl)150.8±143.672.0±20.1**115.3±107.496.2±26.5189.3±171.271.1±16.6*