Table 1.
Anthropometric, body composition characteristics and mean daily nutrient intake of the sample population (Mean ± DS).
| Total (n = 50) | Male (n = 29) | Female (n = 21) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 21.32 ± 4.16 | 22.86 ± 3.59 | 19.19 ± 4.02 |
| Weight (kg) | 68.06 ± 13.91 | 75.91 ± 12.71 | 57.21 ± 5.88 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.40 ± 2.99 | 23.40 ± 3.19 | 21.00 ± 2.03 |
| BMRestd (kcal/day) | 1662.74 ± 262.12 | 1834.70 ± 194.23 | 1425.26 ± 115.84 |
| EI/BMRestd | 1.22 ± 0.28 | 1.22 ± 0.23 | 1.21 ± 0.29 |
| FM BIA (%) | 23.53 ± 5.85 | 20.80 ± 5.98 | 27.31 ± 2.85 |
| FFM (kg) | 52.76 ± 12.41 | 61.77 ± 7.91 | 40.33 ± 3.15 |
| Energy intake (kcal/day) | 2029.60 ± 519.83 | 2233.74 ± 482.03 | 1747.70 ± 439.19 |
| Energy intake (kcal/kg/day) | 30.47 ± 8.36 | 29.93 ± 7.34 | 31.21 ± 9.74 |
| Energy intake (kcal/FFM/day) | 40.01 ± 10.64 | 37.24 ± 8.20 | 43.84 ± 12.52 |
| Carbohydrate (g/kg/day) | 3.91 ± 1.14 | 3.91 ± 1.20 | 3.91 ± 1.09 |
| Protein (g/kg/day) | 1.16 ± 0.31 | 1.17 ± 0.32 | 1.14 ± 0.31 |
| Fat (%/day) | 35.04 ± 8.19 | 34.84 ± 8.67 | 35.30 ± 7.67 |
| Fiber (g/day) | 11.96 ± 5.29 | 14.18 ± 5.32 | 8.90 ± 3.46 |
Note. EI/BMRestd = ratio of energy intake to BMR estimated using the Schofield equation. Abbreviations: BMI: Body mass index; BMRestd: Basal metabolic rate estimated; EI: Energy intake; FM: Fat mass; BIA: bioelectrical impedance analysis; FFM: Fat free mass.