Table 2.
Dietary intakes of study participants throughout the study in two study groups.
| Nutrients | Group | P a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inulin (n = 30) | Control (n = 29) | ||
| Energy (kcal/day) | 1589.18 ± 518.67 | 1312.35 ± 243.75 | 0.07 |
| Carbohydrates (g/day) | 200.50 ± 68.34 | 165.29 ± 37.66 | 0.05 |
| Protein (day) | 59.91 ± 20.32 | 50.87 ± 9.45 | 0.28 |
| Fat (g/day) | 64.50 ± 23.44 | 53.47 ± 12.24 | 0.10 |
| Cholesterol (mg/day) | 210.64 ± 84.33 | 214.63 ± 124.67 | 0.78* |
| SFA (g/day) | 15.15 ± 5.51 | 12.60 ± 3.97 | 0.12 |
| MUFA (g/day) | 23.72 ± 8.72 | 19.73 ± 4.34 | 0.09 |
| PUFA (g/day) | 16.86 ± 7.42 | 13.68 ± 3.35 | 0.09 |
| Total dietary fiber (g/day) | 22.48 ± 9.02 | 18.94 ± 5.68 | 0.09 |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 387.56 ± 254.20 | 280.70 ± 128.32 | 0.22* |
| Vitamin C (mg/day) | 102.81 ± 50.68 | 86.20 ± 38.84 | 0.29 |
| Vitamin E (mg/day) | 22.10 ± 9.78 | 18.92 ± 5.27 | 0.25 |
| Selenium (mg/day) | 71.86 ± 28.90 | 59.75 ± 17.42 | 0.02 |
Values indicate average nutrient intake at the study’s beginning, middle, and end and are presented as mean ± standard deviation (SD).
a Obtained from independent samples t-test or Mann–Whitney U test as indicated with *
SFA Saturated fatty acids, MUFA Monounsaturated fatty acids, PUFA Polyunsaturated fatty acids, RAE Retinol activity equivalent.