Table 7.
Frequencies, n (row %), with which participants in each of the three conditions were identified as having either a decrease, no change, or an increase in Hb, sFt, and TBI.
| Condition | Decrease | No Change | Increase | Row Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hb Response Status | ||||
| No lentils | 72 (61) | 34 (29) | 12 (10) | 118 (100) |
| Control lentils | 60 (48) | 52 (42) | 12 (10) | 124 (100) |
| Fortified lentils | 48 (41) | 48 (41) | 21 (18) | 117 (100) |
| Total | 180 (50) | 134 (37) | 45 (13) | 359 (100) |
| sFt Response Status | ||||
| No lentils | 91 (77) | 12 (10) | 15 (13) | 118 (100) |
| Comparison lentils | 93 (75) | 12 (10) | 19 (15) | 124 (100) |
| Fortified lentils | 63 (54) | 16 (14) | 38 (32) | 117 (100) |
| Total | 247 (69) | 40 (11) | 72 (20) | 359 (100) |
| TBI Response | ||||
| No lentils | 65 (55) | 42 (36) | 11 (9) | 118 (100) |
| Control lentils | 76 (61) | 39 (31) | 9 (7) | 124 (100) |
| Fortified lentils | 42 (36) | 52 (44) | 23 (20) | 117 (100) |
| Total | 183 (51) | 133 (37) | 43 (12) | 359 (100) |
Note: Hb = hemoglobin, sFt = serum ferritin, TBI = total body iron.