Table 3.
Proportion of Participants Meeting the DRI for Each Nutrient at Each Time Pointa
| Baseline | 3-mo Visit | 6-mo Visit | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C RDA: M: 90 mg; F: 75 mg |
47.0 | 42.4 | 42.7 | .77 |
| Vitamin E RDA: 15 mg |
3.0 | 4.5 | 10.3 | .18 |
| Vitamin A RDA: M: 900 μg RAE; F: 700 μg RAE |
31.8 | 27.3 | 30.9 | .85 |
| Vitamin B12 RDA: 2.4 mcg |
83.3 | 90.9 | 88.2 | .41 |
| Vitamin B6 RDA: M: 1.7 mg; F: 1.5 mg |
77.3 | 63.6 | 67.6 | .18 |
| Folate RDA: 400 mcg |
62.1 | 63.6 | 70.6 | .53 |
| Potassium AI: 4700 mgb |
1.5 | 1.5 | 2.9 | n/ac |
| Sodium AI: ≤2300 mgb |
100 | 100 | 100 | n/ac |
| Magnesium RDA: M: 420 mg; F: 320 mg |
10.6 | 13.6 | 17.6 | .42 |
Abbreviations: AI, adequate intake; DRI, Dietary Recommended Intake; F, females; M, males; n/a, not available; RAE, retinol activity equivalents; RDA, Recommended Dietary Allowance.
All data reported as percentage.
No RDA established; AI used instead.
Too few individuals achieved the DRI to allow for calculation of a P value.