Table 13.
Comparison of meal energy of food selection by subjects between round- and cube- shaped food (n = 133)
| Foods | Meal Energy Mean ± SD (kcal) | t | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porridge | |||
| Round (Chicken porridge with round carrot) (n = 111) | 64 ± 20 | 0.400 | 0.693 |
| Cube (Chicken porridge with cubed carrot) (n = 22) | 61 ± 29 | ||
| Protein | |||
| Round (Fried round tofu) (n = 66) | 93 ± 38 | −3.025 | 0.03 * |
| Cube (Fried cubed tofu) (n = 67) | 113 ± 38 | ||
| Vegetable | |||
| Round (Stir-fried cabbage with round carrot) (n = 103) | 51 ± 19 | 0.211 | 0.834 |
| Cube (Stir-fried cabbage with cubed carrot) (n = 30) | 50 ± 15 |
* Variables differed significantly among groups as assessed by independent-samples t-test, p < 0.001.