Table 5 Mean and standard deviation of energy intake and nutrient density indices across mealtimes.

From: Association between breakfast nutrient density, subsequent meal quality, and overall diet quality in Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study

Variable

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

NRF Index

49.04 ± 53.12

133.33 ± 82.53

160.16 ± 149.53

Carbohydrates (%)

59.88 ± 14.98

47.89 ± 12.82

50.06 ± 13.20

Protein (%)

12.25 ± 4.30

18.07 ± 7.80

17.22 ± 6.70

Fat (%)

27.88 ± 13.28

34.04 ± 12.54

32.72 ± 14.27

Fiber (g/1000 kcal)

4.54 ± 4.47

5.88 ± 4.82

7.15 ± 4.97

  1. NRF: nutrient rich food.
  2. ANCOVA was used to compare means after adjustment for age, sex, education, physical activity, smoking, marital status, energy and BMI.
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