Table 2.
Mean ± SD participants’ energy, nutrients and food group intake
| Variables | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Energy intake (kcal/day) | 2028 | 542 |
| Animal protein (g/day) | 46 | 18 |
| Plant protein (g/day) | 29 | 10 |
| Animal lipids (g/day) | 31 | 15 |
| Plant lipids (g/day) | 52 | 21 |
| Saturated fatty acids (g/day) | 25 | 9 |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids (g/day) | 45 | 16 |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids (g/day) | 12 | 5 |
| Cholesterol (mg/day) | 237 | 105 |
| Carbohydrates (g/day) | 244 | 78 |
| Soluble fiber (g/day) | 4 | 2 |
| Insoluble fiber (g/day) | 10 | 4 |
| Food groups | ||
| Milk and dairy products (servings/day) | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Meat, fish and eggs (servings/day) | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Legumes (servings/day) | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Cereals (servings/day) | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| Vegetables (servings/day) | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Fruit (servings/day) | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Cakes/pies (servings/day) | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Adherence to the MD (score) | 30 | 3 |
MD Mediterranean Diet