Table 7.
Number of food serves per day consumed by the participants.
| Asian | Māori & Pacific Island | New Zealand European | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 2.48 ± 0.68 | 1.56 ± 0.55 | 1.48 ± 0.15 | 0.226 |
| Vegetables | 1.72 ± 0.46 | 2.38 ± 0.29 | 2.28 ± 0.17 | 0.437 |
| Whole grains | 2.88 ± 1.27 | 1.98 ± 0.34 | 1.84 ± 0.20 | 0.300 |
| Meat and fish | 1.21 ± 0.22 | 1.54 ± 0.13 | 1.58 ± 0.08 | 0.258 |
| Egg | 0.38 ± 0.12 | 0.27 ± 0.08 | 0.33 ± 0.06 | 0.849 |
| Dairy | 0.85 ± 0.26 a | 1.09 ± 0.17 a | 1.66 ± 0.13 b | 0.009 |
| Nuts and legumes | 0.88 ± 0.25 | 0.28 ± 0.11 | 0.38 ± 0.10 | 0.107 |
Data expressed as mean ± standard error of the mean. Mean values with a different letter differ significantly, p < 0.05.