Table 2.
Macronutrient and food type composition of reported eating episodesd
| Episodes with reported LOC (N=81) | Episodes without reported LOC (N=168) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total energy intake (kcal) | 1425.9 (933.2) | 1519.3 (1091.5) |
| Macronutrients (%) | ||
| Protein | 14.2 (6.1)** | 18.0 (9.0) |
| Carbohydrates | 49.8 (14.8)* | 45.2 (14.5) |
| Fat | 37.1 (13.9) | 37.5 (11.8) |
| Food types (%) | ||
| Beverages | 2.4 (6.1) | 4.4 (8.3) |
| Sauces, dressings and condiments | 2.1 (5.3) | 2.0 (5.1) |
| Grains and cereals | 16.0 (27.8) | 10.3 (19.5) |
| Fruits and vegetables | 4.4 (12.3) | 4.3 (9.9) |
| Meat and protein | 13.6 (22.6)*** | 20.7 (26.6) |
| Milk and dairy | 1.1 (5.0) | 1.6 (5.4) |
| Snacks | 13.2 (24.2)* | 7.4 (15.9) |
| Desserts | 18.1 (28.0)* | 12.8 (19.7) |
| Combination foods | 29.2 (32.8) | 36.5 (34.1) |
*
p<.05.
**
p<.001.
***
p=.06.
d
Values are expressed as mean (SD).