Table 3.
Characteristics and nutrient intakes of subjects at the start of the study.
| Characteristics | Group C | Group F | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 12 | 12 | - |
| Male/Female | 6/6 | 5/7 | N.S. |
| Age (years) | 80.7 ± 10.1 | 79.9 ± 9.5 | N.S. |
| Weight (kg) | 43.0 ± 5.7 | 41.9 ± 8.0 | N.S. |
| BMI | 17.8 ± 2.5 | 17.6 ± 3.3 | N.S. |
| Nutrient intakes | |||
| Energy (kcal/kg/day) | 23.5 ± 3.0 | 24.5 ± 5.6 | N.S. |
| Protein (g/kg/day) | 0.9 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.2 | N.S. |
| Fat (g/kg/day) | 0.7 ± 0.1 | 0.7 ± 0.2 | N.S. |
| Carbohydrate (g/kg/day) | 3.4 ± 0.4 | 3.5 ± 0.8 | N.S. |
Values are presented as means ± standard deviation.