Table 4 Median of sweet detection threshold vs. diet consumption in cancer patients in the second chemotherapy cycle
From: Influence of taste disorders on dietary behaviors in cancer patients under chemotherapy
Nutrient | ≥ 6.4 μmol/ml | <6.4 μmol/ml | p* |
|---|---|---|---|
Calories per Day | 1,450 ± 833 | 1,970 ± 658 | 0.05 |
Proteins (g/day) | 53 ± 32 | 74 ± 45 | 0.02 |
Carbohydrates (g/day) | 167 ± 81 | 240 ± 84 | 0.04 |
Fat (g/day) | 57 ± 33 | 82 ± 31 | 0.08 |
Zinc (mg/day) | 9.6 ± 5.4 | 17 ± 7 | 0.02 |