Intake Luteal phase Average±SD Follicular phase Average± SD
Energy (Kcal/day) 1705.15 ± 325.69 1694.35 ± 293.48
Carbohydrate (g/day) 226.40 ± 50.41 219.75 ± 42.28
Protein (g/day) 66.66 ± 17.85* 74.01 ± 16.57
Lipids (g/day) 61.63 ± 15.36 59.50 ± 13.94
Sodium (mg/dia) 1593.01 ±488.63 1678.11 ±579.38
Potassium (mg/dia) 1421.64 ±301.40 1963.21 ±155.48
Calcium (mg/dia) 579.40 ±269.18 684.21 ±234.01
Magnesium (mg/dia) 143.43 ±31.85 178.24 ±35.63
* Denotes significant difference between the phases (P<0.05).
Table 2: Food intake of subjects in the luteal and follicular phases of the menstrual cycle.