Table 1.
Characteristics of the participating infants.
| Male (n = 12) | Female (n = 13) | Statistical Analysis of the Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | |||
| Birth | 3511.3 ± 144.3 (12) | 3655.0 ± 104.1 (13) | 0.4223 |
| Δ 0–2 months | 1996.7 ± 202.4 (12) | 1406.5 ± 122.6 (10) | * 0.0279 |
| Δ 2–4 months | 1375.5 ± 187.5 (10) | 1107.8 ± 78.8 (9) | 0.2232 |
| Δ 4–6 months | 1033.6 ± 140.9 (7) | 798.4 ± 97.6 (9) | 0.1785 |
| Δ 0–6 months | 4156.7 ± 279.7 (9) | 3392.8 ± 273.1 (9) | o 0.0684 |
| Length (cm) | |||
| Birth | 50.0 ± 0.7 (4) | 50.8 ± 0.4 (9) | 0.3327 |
| Δ 0–2 months | 6.6 ± 1.0 (4) | 7.7 ± 0.6 (6) | 0.3876 |
| Δ 2–4 months | 5.9 ± 0.5 (9) | 4.4 ± 0.6 (8) | o 0.0556 |
| Δ 4–6 months | 4.0 ± 0.6 (6) | 3.6 ± 0.5 (8) | 0.6312 |
| Δ 0–6 months | 17.2 ± 1.8 (4) | 14.2 ± 0.9 (6) | 0.1335 |
Values are given as mean ± SEM (n). Statistical differences in weight or height gain between male and female infants are indicated as follows: o p < 0.10, * p < 0.05.