Table 4

Mean (s.d.) intake of foods from 4 groups and total kilocalories consumed, by neophobia status


High neophobia (n = 52)
Low neophobia (n = 57)

Fruit and vegetables (g)
30.81 (30.21)*
47.34 (38.96)*
Protein (g)
29.59 (23.54)**
47.66 (27.67)**
Starch (g)
29.87 (18.06)
24.65 (18.55)
Snacks (g)
48.32 (21.12)
49.72 (20.57)
Total energy (kcal)
405.33 (149.98)*
477.02 (159.34)*

Significance of difference: * p < 0.05, **p < 0.005

Cooke et al. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2006 3:14   doi:10.1186/1479-5868-3-14

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