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Table 2 Mean ± SD of three days dietary records before the intervention (n = 76) and the estimated possible range of intake according to the low energy diet and vegetables allowed during the intervention

From: Effect of low energy diet for eight weeks to adults with overweight or obesity on folate, retinol, vitamin B12, D and E status and the degree of inflammation: a post hoc analysis of a randomized intervention trial

 

Before intervention

During intervention

Energy intake, kJ

10,238 ± 3247

3259–3637

Protein, g

98 ± 32

83–92

Fat, g

101 ± 38

15–20

Carbohydrates, g

295 ± 93

76–102

Alcohol, g

4 ± 12

0

Folate, μg

351 ± 127

932–1098

Vitamin B12, μg

6.1 ± 3.0

4.7a

Vitamin A, RE

1025 ± 740

1167–1407

Vitamin D, μg

4.7 ± 5.6

8.7a

Vitamin E, α-TE

9.6 ± 4.1

7.8–8.4

  1. aequal content in all Nupo® sachets. RE: retinol equivalents; α-TE: α-tocopherol equivalents