Table 5.
Median of Bitter recognition threshold vs. diet consumption in cancer patients in the second chemotherapy cycle
| Nutrient | ≥ 100 μmol/ml | <100 μmol/ml | p* | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories per Day  | 
1,493 ± 452 | 2,124 ± 812 | 0.01 | 
| Proteins (g/day) | 52 ± 17 | 83 ± 53 | 0.04 | 
| Carbohydrates (g/day)  | 
182 ± 58 | 254 ± 98 | 0.02 | 
| Fat (g/day) | 62 ± 22 | 87 ± 38 | 0.03 | 
| Zinc (mg/day) | 13.2 ± 6 | 17 ± 9 | 0.18 | 
g = grams
mg = milligrams
μmol/ml = micromole/millimeter
* Mann-Whitney U test