Table 2. Dietary characteristics (potential predictors) of EPIC-Germany participants according to sex specific quartiles (Q) of FGF23 levels.
| Dietary variables | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | 533 | 534 | 533 | 534 |
| Median (IQR) a | 31.2 (25.3–35.9) | 46.5 (43.3–50.3) | 61.5 (57.5–66.1) | 90.3 (78.3–120.0) |
| Macronutrients, %EI b | ||||
| Carbohydrate | 43.9 | 44.4 | 44.8 | 44.5 |
| Total protein | 15.3 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 14.9 |
| Animal protein | 8.1 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Plant protein | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Fat | 35.1 | 35.0 | 35.1 | 35.4 |
| Fibre | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Alcohol | 5.7 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Minerals, mg/day c | ||||
| Phosphorus | 1340 (1304–1375) | 1327 (1291–1362) | 1354 (1318–1389) | 1396 (1361–1432) |
| Calcium | 884.6 (854.6–914.6) | 871.6 (841.7–901.5) | 879.9 (850.0–909.9) | 940 (910–970) |
| Potassium | 3085(3011–3158) | 3114 (3041–3188) | 3132 (3059–3206) | 3170.5 (3097.2–3243.9) |
| Magnesium | 375 (366–384) | 379 (370–388) | 382 (372–391) | 386 (377–395) |
| Phosphorus to protein ratio, mg/g | 17.7 (17.5–17.9) | 17.8 (17.6–18.0) | 17.9 (17.7–18.1) | 18.2 (18.0–18.5) |
| Intake calcium preparation, % b | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Total energy intake, kcal/day | 2027 (1973–2081) | 2029 (1975–2083) | 2056 (2002–2111) | 2104 (2050–2158) |
Data are expressed as:
a Median and interquartile range (IQR)
b Percentage
c Mean and 95% Confidence Interval (CI).