Table 2.
Dietary intakes of participants across median of ALT to AST ratio
| Characteristic | ALT/AST < 0.62 | ALT/AST ≥ 0.62 | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal/d) | 2219 ± 771 | 2442 ± 857* | 0.005 |
| Protein (g/d) | 82.3 ± 30.82 | 95.6 ± 39.19* | 0.001 |
| Total carbohydrate (g/d) | 332 ± 124 | 358 ± 133* | 0.041 |
| Simple sugars (g/d) | 127 ± 58.9 | 131 ± 57.9 | 0.830 |
| Complex carbohydrate (g/d) | 205 ± 77.3 | 227 ± 90.5* | 0.036 |
| Total fat (g/d) | 72.8 ± 29.04 | 83.3 ± 36.12* | 0.001 |
| Saturated fat (g/d) | 22.87 ± 10.37 | 25.93 ± 12.52 | 0.094 |
| Mono-unsaturated fat (g/d) | 24.36 ± 9.96 | 27.82 ± 12.54* | 0.017 |
| Poly-unsaturated fat (g/d) | 14.90 ± 6.99 | 16.80 ± 9.06 | 0.147 |
| Trans fatty acid (g/d) | 0.06 ± 0.49 | 0.15 ± 0.75* | 0.004 |
| Cholesterol (mg/d) | 218 ± 108 | 258 ± 142* | 0.001 |
| Total fiber (g/d) | 41.93 ± 20.09 | 47.08 ± 23.06* | 0.014 |
| Fast food (% from energy/week) | 8.54 ± 12.63 | 13.08 ± 12.32* | 0.001 |
| Soft drink (% from energy/week) | 5.14 ± 7.10 | 6.81 ± 9.33* | 0.037 |
| Sweet snacks (% from energy/week) | 26.47 ± 25.66 | 31.34 ± 29.60 | 0.069 |
| Salty snacks (% from energy/week) | 11.89 ± 18.56 | 11.87 ± 13.72 | 0.989 |
| Energy density | 93.7 ± 21.57 | 101 ± 23.63* | 0.001 |
Data are mean ± SD
*Significant differences across median of ALT to AST ratio (P < 0.05) (Independent sample t-test was used)