Table 1 Baseline nutrient intakes and body composition status
Variables | Intervention group (n = 137) Mean (sd) | Control group (n = 118) Mean (sd) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Total energy intake (kcal / day) | 1476.01 (508.83) | 1569.23(517.87) | 0.148 |
Carbohydrate (g/day) % | 199.22 (68.63) (55%) | 209.11 (78.29) (53%) | 0.237 |
Protein (g /day) % | 55.84 (20.89), (15%) | 61.24 (20.83) (16%) | 0.040* |
Fat (g / day) % | 49.35 (21.23) (30%) | 53.31 (19.84) (31%) | 0.127 |
Dietary fiber (g / day) | 5.58 (3.83) | 5.52 (3.17) | 0.886 |
Calcium (mg / day) | 415.39 (217.07) | 478.03 (270.82) | 0.042* |
Folate (mg / day) | 60.13 (56.37) | 80.62 (42.25) | 0.941 |
Iron (mg / day) | 12.77 (6.63) | 13.35 (6.24) | 0.470 |
Vitamin C (mg / day) | 62.53 (59.50) | 71.13 (65.97) | 0.275 |
Body fat (g) | 34.87 (9.00) | 32.79 (7.82) | 0.037* |
Body fat (%) | 45.18 (4.86) | 44.59 (4.79) | 0.329 |
Body weight | 75.99 (11.25) | 72.61 (11.49) | 0.018* |