Table 2.
Changes in Clinical Parameters Before and After the Nutritional Intervention
| Parameters | Before the Intervention | After the Intervention | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry weight (kg)a | 68.7 ± 15.4 | 68.7 ± 15.4 | 0.644 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2)b | 24.9 (21.7-29.1) | 24.9 (21.6-28.9) | 0.233 |
| Calcium (mg/dL)b | 9.0 (8.6-9.5) | 8.8 (8.4-9.2) | <0.001 |
| Ca/P Product (mg/dL)a | 43.4 ± 17.8 | 39.0 ± 14.5 | <0.001 |
| Albumin (g/dL)b | 3.9 (3.7-4.0) | 4.0 (3.8-4.2) | 0.317 |
| Hemoglobin (mg/dL)b | 11.4 (10.7-12.2) | 11.1 (1.4-12.0) | 0.004 |
| nPCR (g/kg/day)b | 1.2 (1.0-1.4) | 1.2 (1.0-1.4) | 0.707 |
Ca/P Product, calcium/phosphorus product; nPCR, normal protein catabolic rate.
a
Results are expressed as mean ± standard deviation.
b
Results are expressed as median (interquartile range).