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Table 5 Median of Bitter recognition 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

≥ 100 μmol/ml

<100 μmol/ml

p*

Calories per

Day

1,493 ± 452

2,124 ± 812

0.01

Proteins (g/day)

52 ± 17

83 ± 53

0.04

Carbohydrates

(g/day)

182 ± 58

254 ± 98

0.02

Fat (g/day)

62 ± 22

87 ± 38

0.03

Zinc (mg/day)

13.2 ± 6

17 ± 9

0.18

  1. g = grams
  2. mg = milligrams
  3. μmol/ml = micromole/millimeter
  4. * Mann-Whitney U test