Table 2.
Differences in monthly dietary consumption between RA patients and healthy controls
| RA (n = 968)a | HC (n = 1037)a | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red meat (kg/month), mean ± SD | 1.688 ± 1.621 | 1.911 ± 1.620 | 0.363 |
| Poultry (kg/month), mean ± SD | 0.339 ± 0.498 | 0.521 ± 0.890 | 0.000 |
| Fish (kg/month), mean ± SD | 0.361 ± 0.546 | 0.526 ± 1.029 | 0.000 |
| Edible viscera (kg/month), mean ± SD | 0.139 ± 0.224 | 0.195 ± 0.635 | 0.018 |
| Potatoes (kg/month), mean ± SD | 1.275 ± 1.884 | 1.015 ± 1.095 | 0.001 |
| Vegetables (kg/month), mean ± SD | 5.465 ± 4.368 | 4.997 ± 3.912 | 0.020 |
| Mushrooms (kg/month), mean ± SD | 0.427 ± 0.636 | 0.577 ± 0.989 | 0.000 |
| Beans (kg/month), mean ± SD | 0.866 ± 0.993 | 1.019 ± 1.301 | 0.006 |
| Citrus fruits (unit/month), mean ± SD | 8.630 ± 17.163 | 12.143 ± 20.726 | 0.000 |
| Other fruits (unit/month), mean ± SD | 12.753 ± 15.160 | 13.753 ± 20.824 | 0.268 |
| Nuts (kg/month), mean ± SD | 0.672 ± 1.420 | 0.696 ± 1.260 | 0.715 |
| Dairy products (milk or yogurt) (L/month), mean ± SD | 2.029 ± 2.697 | 2.388 ± 2.578 | 0.005 |
| Eggs (unit/month) mean ± SD | 13.093 ± 13.686 | 14.099 ± 14.566 | 0.143 |
RA rheumatoid arthritis, HC healthy controls
aEntries may not add up to 968 or 1037 because of the responses obtained