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Table 4 Comparison of food intake between patients with higher NEAP and those with lower NEAP

From: Higher estimated net endogenous acid production with lower intake of fruits and vegetables based on a dietary survey is associated with the progression of chronic kidney disease

 

NEAP (mEq/day)

< 50.1 (n = 50) (25.6–50.1)

≥50.1 (n = 45) (50.8–79.2)

P

Cereals

227.9 ± 55.4

248.4 ± 64.6

0.099

Potatoes

25.6 ± 24.2

12.2 ± 6.6

< 0.001

Pulses

38.8 ± 43.1

28.6 ± 23.5

0.150

Green and yellow vegetables

68.9 ± 44.5

33.2 ± 20.7

< 0.001

Other vegetables

90.4 ± 51.9

51.3 ± 27.0

< 0.001

Fruits

120.8 ± 74.2

49.2 ± 34.4

< 0.001

Mushrooms

12.5 ± 10.8

5.3 ± 5.5

< 0.001

Algae

6.5 ± 6.3

5.4 ± 4.5

0.325

Fish and shellfish

39.2 ± 22.6

42.4 ± 26.0

0.529

Meats

21.4 ± 12.9

27.6 ± 14.8

0.031

Eggs

14.2 ± 11.2

19.5 ± 14.0

0.044

Dairy products

69.5 ± 79.0

59.9 ± 53.6

0.485

Pastries

26.4 ± 19.1

23.8 ± 19.1

0.511

Alcoholic beverages

33.2 ± 71.2

80.3 ± 127.2

0.031

Non-alcoholic beverages

516.8 ± 281.1

303.6 ± 227.9

< 0.001

  1. Data are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (g/1000 kcal). NEAP, net endogenous acid production
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