Table 3

Dietary intake during the seven days prior to providing blood sample for smokers and nonsmokers.

Participants
Kcal
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Iron

Smokers
1850 ± 666
65 ± 20
(18 ± 8)
242 ± 85
(51 ± 8)
66 ± 28
(31 ± 4)
37 ± 20
4 ± 2
667 ± 387
14 ± 5
Nonsmokers
1643 ± 302
61 ± 19
(15 ± 4)
214 ± 55
(52 ± 10)
60 ± 20
(33 ± 8)
54 ± 47
5 ± 3
499 ± 548
12 ± 7

Note: Data are mean ± SD. Gram quantities for each macronutrient are provided with corresponding percentages in parentheses. Vitamin C, vitamin E, and iron values are provided in mg; vitamin A values are provided in retinol equivalents. No statistical differences were noted between groups for any measured variable shown above or for any of the B vitamins, vitamin D, calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorous, or zinc (p > 0.05).

Bloomer Nutrition Journal 2007 6:39   doi:10.1186/1475-2891-6-39

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