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Mean (±) of iron, energy and protein intake as well as iron density of the participants (n = 99) at the beginning (month 1) and middle (month 6) of the intervention time
| Month 1 | Month 6 | p-value (a) | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron (mg/day) | 8.94 (±2.5) | 10.34 (±4.2) | < 0.001* | 10 |
| Energy (MJ/day) | 5.95 (±1.4) | 6.26 (±1.4) | < 0.05* | – |
| Protein (g/kgBW/d | 0.75 (±0.29) | 0.84 (±0.28) | < 0.005* | 0.8 |
| Iron Den. (mg Fe/MJ) | 1.50 | 1.65 |
(a) Wilcoxon Rang Test; Significance* = p < 0.05
