Table 5.
Mean changes (Δ) in weight gain, vagal activity, gastric motility and kilocalories.
| Control (N=38) | Massage (N=44) | F | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ΔWeight Gain (g/kg/day) | -.25 (1.20) | .37 (.90) | 7.17 | p<01 |
| ΔVagal Activity | -.03 (.29) | .43 (.61) | 18.23 | p<01 |
| ΔGastric Motility | .02 (.89) | 1.67 (1.65) | 8.67 | p<.01 |
| ΔKilocalories | 2.90 (9.9) | 3.74 (10.25) | .14 | N.S. |