Table 2 Dietary profile and nutrient intake in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa
Males (n = 23) | Females (n = 33) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | DRI | Mean (SD) | DRI | |
Energy, kcal | 1994.9 (436.4) | 2200 | 1830 (362.1) | 1800 |
% of energy from carbohydrates | 47.9 (7.9) | 45–60 % | 49.6 (6.2) | 45–60 % |
% of energy from protein | 16.7 (2.6) | 15–20 % | 17.7 (2.8) | 15–20 % |
% of energy from fats | 34.6 (6.2) | <30 % | 34.1 (5.6) | <30 % |
% of energy from saturated fats | 9.3 (2.8) | < 10 % | 9.3 (2.3) | < 10 % |
% of energy from monounsaturated fats | 15.6 (3.6) | 15–20 % | 15 (3.7) | 15–20 % |
% of energy from polyunsaturated fats | 3.6 (1) | 5–10 % | 3.4 (0.9) | 5–10 % |
EPA, mg | 180 (130) | >250 | 230 (60) | >250 |
DHA, mg | 190 (150) | 280 (60) | ||
Cholesterol, mg | 284.4 (113.9) | <200 | 266.3 (87.6) | <200 |
Dietary fibre, g | 15.5 (4.5) | 25 | 15.9 (4.3) | 25 |
Calcium, mg | 596.9 (198.8) | 1000 | 662.5 (213.9) | 1000 |
Magnesium, mg | 138.8 (50.4) | 240 | 139.6 (33.6) | 240 |
Potassium, mg | 2432.8 (511.5) | 3900 | 2423.9 (552.5) | 3900 |
Sodium, mg | 1626.8 (563.1) | 1500 | 1357.8 (443.1) | 1500 |
Iron, mg | 11.7 (3.7) | 10 | 10.9 (2.8) | 18 |
Vitamin A, μg RAE | 1332.9 (205.7) | 700 | 1368.9 (498.7) | 600 |
Thiamin, mg | 1.07 (0.35) | 1.2 | 1.05 (0.21) | 1.1 |
Riboflavin, mg | 1.56 (0.47) | 1.6 | 1.16 (0.32) | 1.3 |
Niacin, mg | 17.3 (5.4) | 18 | 15.4 (4.9) | 18 |
Vitamin B6, mg | 1.26 (0.43) | 1.3 | 1.33 (0.39) | 1.3 |
Folic acid, mg | 203.9 (80.4) | 400 | 221.2 (66.8) | 400 |
Vitamin C, mg | 112.1 (60.6) | 105 | 136.3 (50.5) | 85 |
Vitamin D, μg | 3.83 (2.76) | 15 | 4.44 (2.24) | 15 |
Vitamin E, mg | 9.7 (3.6) | 15 | 9.2 (3.1) | 15 |