Inadequacy of micronutrient compared by estimated average requirement
| Variable | 3MRD | 2MRD | 1MRD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (n=3,036) | 2,070 | 852 | 114 | |
| Energy intake (kcal) |
18.37±24.27 | -228.09±31.90 | -366.93±103.11 | <0.001 |
| Carbohydrates (g) |
203.72±1.57 | 193.63±2.73 | 188.57±6.11 | 0.001 |
| Protein (g) | 29.08±0.64 | 28.74±0.84 | 32.44±2.94 | 0.453 |
| Calcium (mg) | -163.65±7.86 | -187.97±11.41 | -209.86±21.45 | 0.063 |
| Phosphorous (mg) |
163.02±8.99 | 116.07±12.13 | 135.99±24.61 | 0.009 |
| Iron (mg) |
1.21±0.13 | 0.29±0.18 | 0.12±0.45 | <0.001 |
| Vitamin A (μgRAE) |
-74.80±9.43 | -122.04±10.66 | -79.18±24.04 | 0.003 |
| Thiamine (mg) |
0.54±0.02 | 0.44±0.03 | 0.40±0.05 | 0.001 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.64±0.02 | 0.62±0.03 | 0.64±0.06 | 0.916 |
| Niacin (mg) | 1.97±0.14 | 1.88±0.23 | 2.51±0.65 | 0.641 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | -4.31±1.83 | -11.17±2.77 | 8.98±11.83 | 0.065 |
Values are presented as estimated mean±standard error adjusted with age, sex, and energy intake.
MRD, meals regular diet.
aAdjusted with age and sex.
P-values are obtained by general linear model analysis in complex sample design. *Signifies P<0.05. **Signifies P<0.01.