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. 2006 Sep 30;3(3):278–285. doi: 10.3390/ijerph2006030034

Table 9.

Differences between nutrients in the regular menu and the recommended intake of nutrients for Grades K-6

Category/School Mean Mean Diff. 95% CI of Diff. SD. T Sig (2-tailed)
JPS Grades K-6

Energy in Menu (kcal) 1308.40 644.20 276.57–1012.23 296.24 4.864 .008
Recommended Energy 664.00
Fat in Menu (g) 50.66 28.66 11.73–45.58 13.63 4.701 .009
Recommended Total Fat 22.00
Protein in Menu (g) 56.51 46.51 25.06–67.93 17.28 6.019 .004
Recommended Protein 10.00
Sodium in Menu (mg) 2232.20 882.20 134.79–1629.61 601.95 3.277 .031
Recommended Sodium 1350.00

CPS Grades K-6

Energy in Menu (kcal) 977.20 313.20 175.17–451.23 111.17 6.300 .003
Recommended Energy 664.00
Fat in Menu (g) 33.54 11.54 1.34 – 21.73 8.21 3.143 .035
Recommended Total Fat 22.00
Protein in Menu (g) 45.58 35.58 27.27–43.89 6.69 11.881 .000
Recommended Protein 10.00
Sodium in Menu (mg) 1548.00 198.00 −106.42–502.42 245.17 1.806 .145
Recommended Sodium 1350.00

JPS = Jackson Public Schools: CPS = Canton Public Schools