Table 2.
Dietary intakes of participants.
| Variables | Controls (n = 17) | NAFLD (n = 19) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 2423.74 ± 431.08 | 2901.00 ± 682.74 | 0.02 |
| Protein (g) | 79.17 ± 17.72 | 96.77 ± 22.59 | 0.01 |
| Fat (g) | 60.35 ± 16.33 | 86.56 ± 18.26 | <0.001 |
| Carbohydrate (g) § | 390.98 ± 83.33 | 433.73 ± 117.72 | 0.22 |
| Fiber (g) | 19.67 ± 5.47 | 21.45 ± 6.21 | 0.37 |
| SFA (g) | 6.13 ± 1.42 | 8.13 ± 2.31 | <0.001 |
| MUFA (g) § | 8.80 ± 3.84 | 10.78 ± 3.04 | 0.09 |
| PUFA (g) § | 11.2 ± 4.78 | 15.95 ± 5.24 | 0.01 |
All continuous variables are presented as means ± SD. § Abnormally distributed variables were log transformed. Independent t tests were used to compare differences in continuous variables. SFA, saturated fatty acid, PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acid; MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acid.