Table 2. Change in Variables at 3 and 6 Months in the Salt Reduction Group (n = 14).
| Baseline | 3 months | 6 months | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.8 (20.2 - 25.3) | 23.6 (20.1 - 25.3) | 23.6 (20.6 - 25.2) | 0.458 |
| Body fat (%) | 27.2 (23.4 - 31.2) | 23.7 (18.5 - 31.2) | 22.5 (18.8 - 28.3) | 0.045 |
| Total energy consumption (kcal) | 1,681 (1,519 - 1,894) | 1,633 (1,469 - 1,915) | 1,604 (1,420 - 1,892) | 0.307 |
| Albumin (g/dL) (n = 8) | 4.7 (4.1 - 4.9) | 4.6 (4.3 - 4.8) | 4.6 (4.2 - 4.9) | 0.727 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) (n = 7) | 190 (154 - 209) | 189 (157 - 206) | 179 (158 - 197) | 0.368 |
| TG (mg/dL) (n = 8) | 95.5 (60.0 - 120.0) | 73.0 (60.3 - 97.0) | 68.5 (60.3 - 103.3) | 0.093 |
| Energy intake (kcal/day) | 1,703 (1,450 - 1,896) | 1,703 (1,471 - 1,969) | 1,739 (1,453 - 1,813) | 0.292 |
| Energy intake (kcal/kg IBW/day/day) | 27.9 (25.7 - 32.3) | 28.3 (26.5 - 33.4) | 27.8 (24.4 - 32.4) | 0.116 |
| Protein (g/kg IBW/day) | 1.26 (1.19 - 1.42) | 1.23 (1.03 - 1.48) | 1.10 (1.00 - 1.27) | 0.092 |
| Protein (% energy) | 17.0 (16.0 - 19.5) | 17.0 (14.5 - 19.4) | 15.0 (13.5 - 19.5) | 0.226 |
| Fat (% energy) | 29.2 (25.2 - 32.5) | 30.0 (27.5 - 33.0) | 27.0 (19.3 - 31.5) | 0.118 |
| Carbohydrate (% energy) | 52.0 (48.5 - 59.4) | 52.0 (50.0 - 56.0) | 57.0 (51.5 - 66.3) | 0.025 |
| Fiber (g) | 21.2 (17.9 - 22.4) | 17.6 (12.6 - 21.6) | 17.7 (12.1 - 20.7) | 0.041 |
| NaCl (g) | 9.6 (8.9 - 12.7) | 8.0 (7.1 - 9.6) | 8.1 (7.4 - 8.8) | 0.005 |
| Systolic pressure (mm Hg) (n = 10) | 135 (126 - 145) | 122 (120 - 138) | 125 (119 - 133) | 0.085 |
| Diastolic pressure (mm Hg) (n = 10) | 73 (69 - 80) | 70 (66 - 75) | 67 (60 - 77) | 0.172 |
Data were expressed as median (25th percentile - 75th percentile). Friedman tests were performed for comparison of 3 time point. TG: triglyceride.