Total daily fluid intakes prescribed in the first three days differ from the intakes recommended in the guidelines.
The caloric targets between the two types of hospitals were similar, but the normal maximal caloric intakes prescribed were significantly different (p=0.008).
30 Among the women studied, carbohydrate intake at the low extreme of the distribution was higher and protein intake at the high extreme of the distribution was lower than the respective intakes prescribed by many weight control diets.
Dietary fat intake was prescribed at <30% of total energy intake, with <10% consumed as saturated fat.
No fixed caloric intake was prescribed; the subjects were only encouraged to reduce their food intake and follow a balanced diet.
Dietary intake was prescribed at 1,200 to 1,500 kcal/day and <30% dietary fat.
Adherence was assessed by asking patients to recall their intake of prescribed ART doses in the previous 7 days.
Cortisol levels were neither affected by coloured/permed hair, intake of prescribed pharmaceuticals nor self-reported health although coloured/permed hair showed a non-significant trend (p = 0,089).
Participants completed the Brief Pain Inventory, Short Form McGill Pain questionnaire, Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs, and detailed their intake of prescribed and unprescribed medications and alcohol.
