Table 3 Diet Record Analysis Data
Dietary Variable | ADHD Group (n = 11) | Control Group (n = 8) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Energy (kcal) | 2651.0 ± 458.1 * | 2051.4 ± 407.0 | 0.009 |
Protein (g) | 90.9 ± 19.0 * | 73.0 ± 17.0 | 0.049 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 356.9 ± 68.1 * | 271.1 ± 59.6 | 0.011 |
Total Fat (g) | 99.4 ± 21.8 * | 76.7 ± 13.6 | 0.013 |
   Saturated Fat (g) | 38.1 ± 9.1 * | 28.3 ± 8.2 | 0.027 |
   Monounsaturated Fat (g) | 30.9 ± 8.6 | 24.1 ± 6.4 | NS |
   Polyunsaturated Fat (g) | 10.8 ± 4.0 | 9.7 ± 4.3 | NS |
Total omega-3 (g) | 0.72 ± 0.31 | 0.76 ± 0.37 | NS |
   Alpha Linolenic Acid (g) | 0.66 ± 0.28 | 0.71 ± 0.36 | NS |
   Eicosapentaenoic Acid (mg) | 22 ± 54 | 14 ± 17 | NS |
   Docosahexaenoic Acid (mg) | 31 ± 53 | 39 ± 47 | NS |
Total omega-6 (g) | 6.82 ± 3.79 | 6.86 ± 3.85 | NS |
   Linoleic Acid (g) | 6.78 ± 3.79 | 6.81 ± 3.84 | NS |
   Arachidonic Acid (mg) | 38 ± 19 | 51 ± 35 | NS |
omega-6: omega 3 | 9.47 | 9.03 | NS |
Vitamin B1 (mg) | 1.8 ± 0.3 * | 1.4 ± 0.4 | 0.019 |
Vitamin B2 (mg) | 2.3 ± 0.7 * | 1.5 ± 0.4 | 0.01 |
Iron (mg) | 21.7 ± 7.0 * | 12.5 ± 3.4 | 0.002 |
Sodium (mg) | 4001 ± 931* | 3119 ± 755 | 0.042 |
Calcium (mg) | 1050 ± 282 | 798 ± 239 | NS |
Zinc (mg) | 13 ± 5 | 9 ± 3 | NS |