Table 2. Dietary Intakes of Participants Throughout the Studya.
| Value | Placebo Group, n = 24 | Low-Dose Cuminum cyminum L. Plus Lime Group, n = 24 | High-Dose Cuminum cyminum L. Plus Lime Group, n = 24 | P Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy, kcal/d | 2497 ± 161 | 2518 ± 169 | 2529 ± 168 | 0.80 |
| Carbohydrates, g/d | 340.4 ± 42.1 | 344.1 ± 43.4 | 343.9 ± 33.8 | 0.93 |
| Protein, g/d | 89.5 ± 10.3 | 87.9 ± 14.1 | 92.5 ± 13.3 | 0.44 |
| Fat, g/d | 91.0 ± 12.0 | 91.8 ± 13.1 | 90.6 ± 12.4 | 0.94 |
| SFA, g/d | 26.3 ± 5.5 | 26.2 ± 5.6 | 27.4 ± 5.2 | 0.72 |
| PUFA, g/d | 30.2 ± 8.3 | 27.8 ± 7.6 | 28.1 ± 6.5 | 0.46 |
| MUFA, g/d | 24.4 ± 4.4 | 25.2 ± 6.6 | 26.5 ± 6.7 | 0.45 |
| Cholesterol, mg/d | 201.2 ± 101.2 | 211.6 ± 123.1 | 226.3 ± 127.3 | 0.76 |
| TDF, g/d | 20.2 ± 4.2 | 18.8 ± 5.4 | 20.2 ± 4.6 | 0.50 |
aValues are expressed as means ± SD.
bObtained from ANOVA test.
Abbreviations: MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acid; PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acid; SFA, saturated fatty acid; TDF, total dietary fiber.