Table 2.
Association of biochemical parameters and with calorie intake.
| Calorie intake | Biochemical parameter | χ2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | ||||
| <150 | ≥150 | |||
| Inadequate | 58.5% | 41.5% | 1.4 | 0.230 |
| Adequate | 50.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | ||||
| <199 | ≥199 | |||
| Inadequate | 75.6% | 24.4% | 3.89 | 0.048* |
| Adequate | 36.3% | 63.7% | ||
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | ||||
| ≥40 | <40 | |||
| Inadequate | 69.5% | 30.5% | 6.77 | 0.009** |
| Adequate | 47% | 53% | ||
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | ||||
| <130 | ≥130 | |||
| Inadequate | 79.3% | 20.7% | 3.26 | 0.0007** |
| Adequate | 31.2% | 68.8% | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | ||||
| <23.0 | ≥23.0 | |||
| Inadequate | 76.8% | 23.2 | 2.89 | 0.019* |
| Adequate | 15% | 85% | ||
*
P < 0.05
**
P < 0.01. BMI: body mass index, HDL: high-density lipoprotein, LDL: low-density lipoprotein.