TABLE 2.
Nutrient content of the phytosterol-deficient background diet
| Nutrient | Mean value at the 2000-kcal/d level | Range for the 5-d menu at the 2000-kcal/d level |
| Carbohydrate [g (% of energy)] | 281 (55) | 280–283 (55–56) |
| Protein [g (% of energy)] | 75 (15) | 75–76 (15) |
| Fat [g (% of energy)] | 66 (30) | 66–67 (29–30) |
| Saturated | 20 (8.8) | 19–20 (8.3–9.0) |
| Monounsaturated | 21 (9.3) | 20–21 (9.0–9.5) |
| Polyunsaturated | 21 (9.2) | 20–22 (9.0–9.6) |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 169 | 146–205 |
| Phytosterols (mg) | 50 | 45–60 |
| Fiber (g) | 171 | 16–181 |
1
Includes 9 g soluble fiber provided daily as a supplement mixed into the phytosterol beverages.