Table 2. Comparison of dietary intakes of some different food groups in PE and normal pregnancy groups.
| Food group | Preeclamptic (n = 55) | Normal pregnancy (n = 93) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat or beans, oz | 3.7 ± 2.1 | 4.1 ± 2.9 | 0.830 |
| Milk, cup | 2.4 ± 1.6 | 2.4 ± 1.4 | 0.920 |
| Grains, oz | 10.7 ± 5.3 | 15.8 ± 7.4 | < 0.001 |
| Vegetables, cup | 1.8 ± 0.9 | 3.1 ± 1.9 | < 0.001 |
| Fruit, cup | 3.9 ± 2.0 | 3.7 ± 2.6 | 0.280 |
p value < 0.05 was considered significant.