Men with LBW were shorter (167G6.4 vs 172G6.0 cm, P!0.0001), lighter (51.9G9 vs
55.4G7 kg, PZ0.02) and had a reduced lean body mass (42.1G5.4 vs 45.0G4.5 kg, PZ0.002)
compared with NBW controls. After adjustment for height and weight, the LBW subjects had increased
diastolic blood pressure (77G6 vs 75G6 mmHg, PZ0.01). Five LBW subjects had impaired glucose
tolerance. In vivo insulin secretion and peripheral insulin action were similar in both the groups.
Mothers of the LBW subjects were 3 cm shorter than the control mothers.