Table 3.

Comparison of clinical outcomes in the low- and high-energy intake groups

	Total (n = 115)	Low (n = 40)	High (n = 75)	P value
Length of stay in SCU, days	5 (3, 8)	7 (5, 10)	4 (3, 6)	<0.001
Serum CRP, mg/dL	0.60 (0.12, 2.60)	2.15 (1.00, 5.41)	0.20 (0.10, 0.85)	<0.001
Serum CRP of ≥6.0 mg/dL	14 (12)	10 (25)	4 (5)	0.005

Data are expressed as median (25%, 75% quartile) or n (%).

CRP, C-reactive protein; Low, energy intake of <66% of target; High, energy intake of ≥66% of target; SCU, stroke care unit.

Percent of target energy intake of <66% vs. ≥66%: Mann–Whitney U test and the chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables; target energy was set at 25 kcal/kg of actual body weight.