Table 4 Results of paired t-tests for mean comparisons of energy intake (EI) and energy expenditure (EE) variables between the Exercise (EX) and Sedentary (SED) Days
From: Impact of imposed exercise on energy intake in children at risk for overweight
|  | EX Day | SED Day | Paired Diff. (± SD) | t | p | Effect size (d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total EI (kcal) | 2171 ± 566 | 2088 ± 497 | 83 ± 204 | 1.8 | 0.09 | 0.41 |
 Breakfast EI (kcal) | 287 ± 8.2 | 286 ± 8.5 | 0 ± 9 | 0.2 | 0.87 | 0.04 |
 Lunch EI (kcal) | 683 ± 186 | 639 ± 193 | 45 ± 100 | 2.0 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
 Snack EI (kcal) | 245 ± 72 | 256 ± 61 | −12 ± 28 | −1.9 | 0.08 | 0.43 |
 Dinner EI (kcal) | 956 ± 362 | 907 ± 310 | 50 ± 182 | 1.2 | 0.24 | 0.27 |
EI from Macronutrients (kcal) | ||||||
 Carbohydrate (kcal) | 1269 ± 337 | 1235 ± 295 | 33 ± 122 | 1.2 | 0.24 | 0.85 |
 Protein (kcal) | 207 ± 68 | 196 ± 67 | 11 ± 23 | 2.1 | 0.04 * | 1.48 |
 Fat (kcal) | 694 ± 181 | 655 ± 155 | 39 ± 76 | 2.3 | 0.03 * | 1.61 |
Total Activity-related EE (kcal) | 534 ± 263 | 226 ± 146 | 308 ± 137 | 10.1 | 0.001* | 2.25 |
 Morning Activity-related  EE (kcal) | 394 ± 123 | 116 ± 77 | 278 ± 61 | 20.4 | 0.001* | 4.56 |
 Afternoon Activity-related  EE (kcal) | 144 ± 147 | 110 ± 74 | 33 ± 86 | 1.8 | 0.09 | 0.40 |
Relative EI (kcal) | 1636 ± 456 | 1862 ± 426 | −226 ± 196 | −5.15 | 0.001 * | 1.15 |