Table 2.
Summary of nutritional intakes and comparison with desirable levels.
| All patients (N = 34) | p-value of paired t-test | Patients aged 1–6 (N = 13) | Patients aged 7–12 (N = 16) | Patients aged 13–16 (N = 5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Weight (kg) | 29 ± 16 | 12 ± 2 | 24 ± 6 | 52 ± 7 | |
| Height (cm) | 116 ± 23 | 85 ± 8 | 113 ± 10 | 148 ± 6 | |
| Actual protein intake (g/d) | 62 ± 15 | 0.000 | 57 ± 6 | 63 ± 18 | 63 ± 13 |
| Desired protein intake (g/d) | 28 ± 15 | 12 ± 2 | 23 ± 6 | 50 ± 6 | |
| Actual calories intake (kcal/d) | 1626 ± 296 | 0.903 | 1348 ± 65 | 1664 ± 340 | 1749 ± 158 |
| Desired calories intake (kcal/d) | 1610 ± 593 | 937 ± 210 | 1452 ± 261 | 2469 ± 185 | |
| Actual fiber intake (g/d) | 12 ± 4 | 0.109 | 8 ± 4 | 11 ± 4 | 16 ± 3 |
| Desired fiber intake (g/d) | 14 ± 5 | 8 ± 2 | 12 ± 2 | 21 ± 2 | |
| Ratio of fiber intake to actual calories intake (g/1,000 kcal) | 7 ± 2 | 0.000 | 6 ± 3 | 7 ± 2 | 9 ± 1 |
| Desired fiber intake to actual calories intake based on recommendation (8.4 g/1,000 kcal) | 14 ± 2 | 11 ± 1 | 14 ± 3 | 15 ± 1 | |
| Actual cholesterol intake (mg/d) | 213 ± 110 | 0.065 | 141 ± 27 | 246 ± 137 | 193 ± 39 |
| Desired cholesterol intake (mg/d) | 130 ± 60 | 104 ± 15 | 148 ± 76 | 110 ± 15 | |
| Actual saturated fat intake (% of total calories) | 20 ± 8 | 0.000 | 18 ± 4 | 22 ± 8 | 16 ± 8 |
| Desired saturated fat intake (% of total calories) | 10 ± 0 | 10 ± 0 | 10 ± 0 | 10 ± 0 | |
| Actual sodium intake (mg/d) | 1723 ± 923 | 0.286 | 1127 ± 686 | 1490 ± 666 | 2696 ± 990 |
| Desired upper level of sodium intake (mg/d) | 1506 ± 389 | 1000 ± 0 | 1456 ± 251 | 2000 ± 0 | |
| Actual calcium intake (mg/d) | 678 ± 399 | 0.007 | 804 ± 494 | 701 ± 428 | 532 ± 311 |
| Desired adequate calcium intake (mg/d) | 1069 ± 215 | 700 ± 0 | 1089 ± 93 | 1300 ± 0 | |
| Actual zinc intake (mg/d) | 8 ± 3 | 0.387 | 8 ± 3 | 7 ± 3 | 10 ± 3 |
| Desired adequate zinc intake (mg/d) | 7 ± 3 | 3 ± 0 | 7 ± 2 | 10 ± 1 | |
| Actual folate intake (mcg/d) | 196 ± 89 | 0.097 | 261 ± 163 | 156 ± 57 | 238 ± 42 |
| Desired adequate folate intake (mcg/d) | 249 ± 89 | 140 ± 0 | 234 ± 58 | 363 ± 25 |
SD, standard deviation.
The table presents actual patient data (boldfaced) and compares them with the relevant benchmarks (italic).
Benchmarks were computed specifically for each patient based on age, gender, and anthropometric measurements. The table shows the relevant means and standard deviations.
P-values refer to paired t-tests between actual patient data and the relevant patient-specific benchmarks over the entire sample (N = 34).
Means and standard deviations for the three age-based subsamples are provided for further reference. Age is measured in years.