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Composition of the controlled diets1
| 1 Meal/d | 3 Meals/d | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (% of energy) | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Fat (% of energy) | 35.6 | 36.4 |
| Carbohydrate (% of energy) | 49.8 | 48.9 |
| PUFA:MUFA:SFA | 0.5:0.8:1.1 | 0.7:0.8:1.1 |
| Cholesterol (mg/1000 kcal) | 140 | 148 |
| Dietary fiber (mg/1000 kcal) | 7.4 | 8.9 |
Average daily intake for each subject in either diet was 2396.5 kcal. PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acids; MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acids; SFA, saturated fatty acids.
