Table 2.
Distribution of Dietary Intakes of Macro and Micronutrients in Cases and Controlsa
| Characteristic | Cases (n = 62) | Controls (n = 124) | P-Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total calories (kcal/day) | 2562.57±612.84 | 2753.45±798.02 | 0.008 |
| Total protein intake (g/day) | 80.84±23.49 | 88.47±25.61 | 0.004 |
| Total carbohydrate intake (g/day) | 341.62±80.50 | 372.54±114.67 | 0.002 |
| Total fat (g/day) | 103.70 ±36.24 | 108.24 ±41.78 | 0.284 |
| Total fiber(g/day) | 36.54±14.34 | 39.89±18.58 | 0.047 |
| Cholesterol (mg/day) | 284.67 ±142.99 | 293.52±135.55 | 0.553 |
| SAFAs (g/day) | 31.76 ±9.73 | 32.92 ±11.26 | 0.287 |
| MUFAs (g/day) | 36.61 ±14.13 | 37.24 ±15.97 | 0.687 |
| PUFAs (g/day) | 24.07 ±11.43 | 24.49 ±13.29 | 0.746 |
| Trans-fatty acids (g/day) | 0.145±0.303 | 0.154 ±0.265 | 0.785 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg/day) | 1.80±0.54 | 1.95±0.55 | 0.12 |
| Vitamin B9 (ug/day) | 413.94±125.30 | 455.20±163.07 | 0.005 |
| selenium (mg/day) | 92.96±37.18 | 101.39±41.07 | 0.04 |
| Sodium (mg/day) | 4521.44±1503.90 | 4740.74±1811.45 | 0.2 |
| Zinc (mg/day) | 11.87±3.86 | 12.95±4.059 | 0.01 |
| Copper (ug/day) | 1.74±0.63 | 1.85±0.72 | 0.116 |
| Magnesium (mg/day) | 364.42±124.67 | 402.91±133.15 | 0.005 |
| Iron (mg/day) | 14.92±4.94 | 16.34±6.06 | 0.012 |
| Calcium (mg/day) | 1220.93±465.41 | 1335.27±458.76 | 0.02 |
a, Data are presented as mean ± SD; b, Obtained from ANCOVA. all values except energy intake are adjusted for age, gender and energy intake.SFAs, Saturated fatty acids; MUFA, mono-unsaturated fatty acids; PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acids; EPA, Eicosapentaenoic acid; DHA, Docosahexaenoic acid.