Table 4.
Mean and standard deviation of the protein determined and required for the patients by age group
| Age group | Determined protein | Required protein | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std. deviation | Mean | ||
| Young (19 to 39 years) | 49.18 | 36.26 | 105.26 | 14.22 |
| Middle-aged (40 to 59 years) | 44.08 | 27.24 | 110.55 | 15.12 |
| Elderly (60 years and older) | 60.80 | 37.23 | 105.23 | 12.18 |