Table 5. Baseline Dietary Intake.
| GSLiM, mean (sd) N = 65 | Diet counselling, mean (sd), n = 56 | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary energy intake, mean kcal/day | 1421.2 (332.3) | 1351.3 (369.8) | 0.276 |
| Protein (%) | 15.8 (2.3) | 15.0 (2.8) | 0.109 |
| Carbohydrate (%) | 53.3 (6.5) | 55.8 (6.1) | 0.034a |
| Fat (%) | 30.8 (5.4) | 29.0 (5.1) | 0.064 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 168.0 (88.6) | 162.3 (107.2) | 0.748 |
| Saturated Fat (mg) | 8.1 (3.9) | 9.0 (4.5) | 0.201 |
| Mono saturated fat (mg) | 7.3 (3.6) | 7.2 (3.0) | 0.772 |
| Meals frequency | 3.4 (0.6) | 3.6 (0.7) | 0.068 |
a Significant p<0.05.