Table 2.
Analysis of covariance results for variables based on Food Frequency Questionnaire by gender
| Variables† | Elderly people under nursing care | Elderly people without nursing care | P* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | |||
| Vit C (mg/d) | 116.6±11.8 | 133.45±12.17 | 0.326 |
| Vit A (µg/d) | 906.4±62.0 | 751.7±63.7 | 0.087 |
| Beta-carotene (µg/d) | 1131.8±70.8 | 1210.2±72.8 | 0.443 |
| Vit E (mg/d) | 24.0±1.8 | 19.4±1.9 | 0.088 |
| Zinc (mg/d) | 11.7±0.5 | 11.8±0.5 | 0.856 |
| Selenium (µg/d) | 51.8±3.9 | 41.6±4.0 | 0.075 |
| Women | |||
| Vit C (mg/d) | 156.45±12.01 | 117.03±14.05 | 0.041* |
| Vit A (µg/d) | 572.4±30.7 | 747.7±35.9 | 0.001* |
| Beta-carotene (µg/d) | 1010.9±60.0 | 1352.6±70.2 | 0.001* |
| Vit E (mg/d) | 25.2±1.6 | 19.6±1.9 | 0.031* |
| Zinc (mg/d) | 12.1±0.6 | 11.5±0.7 | 0.509 |
| Selenium (µg/d) | 71.3±4.6 | 61.7±5.4 | 0.193 |
*P<0.05 considered as significant level. †Adjusted for the number of chronic diseases and energy intake using analysis of covariance; the values are expressed as means±standard error