Table 2. Hospital Food Consumption.
| Before eatinga | After eatingb | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 65 | 65 | |
| Energy (kcal/day) | 1,747 ± 119 | 1,341 ± 283 | 0.000c |
| Energy (kcal/kg/day) | 36.2 ± 8.1 | 26.9 ± 5.7 | 0.000c |
| Protein (g/day) | 62.5 ± 10.6 | 53.0 ± 10.4 | 0.000c |
| Protein (g/kg/day) | 1.3 ± 0.4 | 1.1 ± 0.2 | 0.000c |
| NPC/N | 138 ± 11.0 | 135.1 ± 16.6 | 0.246 |
| NPC/N (maximum value - minimum value) | (148 - 118) | (218 - 103) |
aCalorie intake calculated from the menu served to patients. bCalorie intake calculated from actual food consumption. cP < 0.001, paired t-test. Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. NPC/N: nonprotein calorie/nitrogen.