| All participants (n = 167) | S Hospital (n = 76) | T Hospital (n = 91) |  |
---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | p 1 |
Intakes | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Energy [kcal/day] | 1823 ± 373 | 1832 ± 377 | 1815 ± 372 | 0.770 |
Folate [μg/day]2 | 261 ± 107 | 215 ± 76 | 299 ± 114 | < 0.001 |
   [μg/1,000 kcal]2 | 142 ± 48 | 117 ± 30 | 164 ± 50 | < 0.001 |
Vitamin B12 [μg/day]2 | 5.74 ± 3.10 | 5.66 ± 3.54 | 5.80 ± 2.70 | 0.328 |
   [μg/1,000 kcal]2 | 3.10 ± 1.35 | 3.01 ± 1.49 | 3.17 ± 1.22 | 0.200 |
Serum concentrations | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Folate [ng/ml]2 | 6.57 ± 2.80 | 5.25 ± 2.52 | 7.67 ± 2.55 | < 0.001 |
Vitamin B12 [pg/ml]2 | 268 ± 99 | 199 ± 69 | 325 ± 83 | < 0.001 |