TABLE 4.
Effects of A49P Genotype and Race/Ethnicity on Preferred Level of Sucrose and the Sugar and Sodium Content of Favorite Cereals in Mothers
| Mothers | A49P | Sucrose Preference (g/100 mL) | Sugar Content of Cereal (g/100 g) | Sodium Content of Cereal (mg/100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | AA | 12.3 ± 1.9 | 30.0 ± 2.8 | 69.9 ± 3.3 |
| AP/PP | 15.5 ± 1.5a | 31.8 ± 2.1 | 59.1 ± 3.5 | |
| Total | 14.5 ± 1.2 | 31.2 ± 1.7a | 62.7 ± 3.5 | |
| White | AA | 16.2 ± 3.3 | 21.4 ± 4.1 | 51.0 ± 1.0 |
| AP/PP | 9.7 ± 1.8b | 18.5 ± 3.0 | 71.1 ± 5.0 | |
| Total | 11.5 ± 1.6 | 19.4 ± 3.4b | 65.1 ± 4.9 | |
| All mothers | AA | 13.5 ± 1.7 | 27.4 ± 2.4 | 64.3 ± 4.0 |
| AP/PP | 13.4 ± 1.2 | 27.5 ± 1.9 | 63.1 ± 2.9 |
Values are means ± SEM. To convert values for sucrose to moles per liter, multiply by 0.0292. Within each measure, a is significantly different from b.