Table 4.
Median (25th and 75th percentile) energy and nutrient intakes of the lactating women in comparison with the EER and recommended nutrient intakes, (n=60)
| Macro-and micro nutrients | Median (1st ,3rd quartiles) intakes per day | Recommended dietary intake [[18]] |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal)* |
2031 (1689, 2279) |
2365 |
| Protein (g) |
61 (51,73) |
71 |
| Calcium(mg) |
662 (506, 831) |
1000 |
| Iron (mg) |
118 (90, 298) |
10 |
| Zinc (mg) |
9.2 (7.3, 10.3) |
12 |
| Thiamin (mg) |
0.8 (0.6, 1.1) |
1.5 |
| Riboflavin(mg) |
1 (0.8, 1.5) |
1.6 |
| Niacin (mg) |
7.9 (5.7, 10.2) |
17 |
| Vitamin C (mg) |
22.8 (14.7, 39.5) |
95 |
| Vitamin A ( RE-micro gram) |
194 (101,326) |
850 |
| Phytate (mg) | 1872 (1510, 2680) | __ |
* Energy requirement was estimated by assuming moderate physical activity.