Table 6.
The mean nutrient intake in the normal, cleft lip and palate CLP children age above 4 up to 6 years old and the Malaysian Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
| Nutrient | Normal | CLP | Malaysian RDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | |||
| Energy (Kcal) | 1074.9 (393.71) | 1270.9 (575.15) | 1830 |
| Protein (g) | 35.7 (25.35) | 41.6 (27.06) | 29 |
| Calcium (mg) | 204.9 (133.99) | 298.3 (277.46) | 450 |
| Iron (mg) | 7.5 (6.86) | 8.2 (5.66) | 10 |
| Retinol (μgRE) | 395.3 (343.65) | 464.6 (354.70) | 300 |
| Thiamine (mg) | 0.5 (0.26) | 0.5 (0.29) | 0.7 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.7 (0.43) | 0.8 (0.46) | 1.1 |
| Niacin (mg) | 6.2 (4.15) | 8.1 (5.72) | 12.1 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 16.6 (24.38) | 15.5 (18.32) | 20 |