Table 8.
Number of serves per day of foods rich in protein and fats consumed by the participants.
| Asian | Māori & Pacific Island | New Zealand European | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb | 0.11 ± 0.11 | 0.49 ± 0.19 | 0.24 ± 0.09 | 0.231 |
| Beef | 0.67 ± 0.36 | 1.27 ± 0.37 | 1.77 ± 0.20 | 0.070 |
| Pork | 0.44 ± 0.29 | 1.58 ± 0.39 | 1.01 ± 0.18 | 0.082 |
| Chicken | 1.64 ± 0.33 a | 0.54 ± 0.23 b | 1.19 ± 0.19 a,b | 0.036 |
| Fish | 0.90 ± 0.30 | 0.40 ± 0.24 | 0.58 ± 0.12 | 0.112 |
| Egg | 1.38 ± 0.32 | 1.27 ± 0.38 | 0.95 ± 0.19 | 0.255 |
| Legumes | 1.75 ± 0.74 a | 0.48 ± 0.18 a,b | 0.29 ± 0.09 b | 0.027 |
| Nuts | 0.55 ± 0.23 | 0.67 ± 0.29 | 0.72 ± 0.25 | 0.394 |
Data expressed as mean ± standard error of the mean. Mean values with a different letter differ significantly, p < 0.05.