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Table 4 Comparison of satisfaction with the meals, self-evaluation of the nutrition of meals and regularity of eating between Canteen and Non-Canteen groups

From: Community canteen services for the rural elderly: determining impacts on general mental health, nutritional status, satisfaction with life, and social capital

Diet-related items

Canteen Group (n = 140)

Non-Canteen Group (n = 144)

P values

Evaluation (mean, SD)

 Satisfaction with the meals

4.72 (0.51)

3.66 (0.85)

< 0.001

 Self-evaluation of the nutrition

3.42 (0.72)

2.50 (1.07)

< 0.001

Regularity of eating (n, %)

 Regular

136 (97.1%)

115 (79.9%)

< 0.001

 Irregular

4 (2.9%)

29 (20.1%)

 
  1. Notes: SD Standard Deviation