Table 2.
Nutrient composition of baseline and end-intervention diets (n = 17) and Estimated Average Requirements (EAR).
| Nutrient | EAR (per day) (1–3 years/4–8 years) | Baseline Mean (SD) | End-Intervention Mean (SD) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total energy (kJ) | 5492 (1309) | 5281 (1224.7) | 0.460 | |
| Protein (g) | 12 g/16 g | 47 (13.0) | 49 (16.2) | 0.417 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 177 (46.1) | 164 (37.3) | 0.176 | |
| Fat (g) | 45 (13.1) | 43 (12.1) | 0.574 | |
| Saturated fat (g) | 20 (6.8) | 19 (7.0) | 0.774 | |
| Fibre (g) | 14 g/18 g * | 15 (5.4) | 15 (5.0) | 0.636 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 25 mg | 67 (33.4) | 50 (28.7) | 0.144 |
| Folate (μg) | 120 μg/160 μg | 399 (299.7) | 382 (197.8) | 0.779 |
| Vitamin A (retinol equivalent) (μg) | 210 μg/275 μg | 291 (194.9) | 354 (204.1) | 0.226 |
| Sodium (mmol) | 9–17 mmol/13–26 mmol * | 80 (20.5) | 81 (20.1) | 0.782 |
| Calcium (mg) | 360 mg/520 mg | 526 (198.4) | 608 (196.2) | 0.053 |
* Adequate Intake (Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, 2006).