Table 3.
Nutrient intakes before and after n-3 PUFA supplementation (n = 208)
| Dietary Intakes | Pre-supplementation | Post-supplementation | P- values * |
|---|---|---|---|
| (including n -3 PUFA supplements) | |||
| Energy (kcal) | 2273 ± 590 | 2186 ± 566 | 0.006 |
| Carbohydrate (g/d) | 286.7 ± 78.9 | 263.4 ± 77.7 | <0.0001 |
| Protein (g/d) | 97.8 ± 30.2 | 92.6 ± 29.6 | 0.002 |
| Total fat (g/d) | 84.5 ± 29.2 | 86.6 ± 29.8 | 0.44 |
| SFA (g/d) | 29.0 ± 12.0 | 25.4 ± 10.4 | <0.0001 |
| MUFA (g/d) | 30.8 ± 11.8 | 29.6 ± 12.4 | 0.11 |
| PUFA (g/d) | 15.2 ± 6.6 | 17.1 ± 6.9 | 0.0002 |
Values are means ± SD. p < 0.05. *p-values provided by a paired t-test.
MUFA = monounsaturated fatty acids; PUFA = polyunsaturated fatty acids; SFA = saturated fatty acids.