Table 2.
The average energy and basic nutrients content in the diet of the studied women
| Control group | Study group | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 1496 ±454 | 1643 ±539 | 0.497 |
| Protein (g) | 75 ±27 | 74 ±31 | 0.487 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 231 ±63 | 240 ±93 | 0.403 |
| Roughage (g) | 22 ±6 | 23 ±10 | 0.359 |
| Fat (g) | 54 ±17 | 50 ±16 | 0.280 |
| SFA (g) | 20 ±4 | 18 ±7 | 0.309 |
| MUFA (g) | 21 ±8 | 18 ±6 | 0.164 |
| PUFA (g) | 8 ±5 | 8 ±4 | 0.466 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 252 ±79 | 297 ±103 | 0.163 |
| Water (ml) | 2452 ±1045 | 1850 ±957 | 0.095 |
The results are presented as mean values along with standard deviations. SFA – saturated fatty acids; MUFA – monounsaturated fatty acids; PUFA – polysaturated fatty acids. p (control group vs. study group) t-test for independent means.