Table 4. Macronutrient Intake of Subjects.
Macronutrient | % Below Recommendation | % Adequate | % Above Recommendation |
---|---|---|---|
| |||
Total Carbohydrate | |||
Total | 0.0% | 92.9% | 7.1% |
Males | 0.0% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
Females | 0.0% | 100% | 0.0% |
Protein | |||
Total | 7.1% | 92.9% | 0.0% |
Males | 12.5% | 87.5% | 0.0% |
Females | 0.0% | 100% | 0.0% |
Fat | |||
Total | 14.3% | 71.4% | 14.3% |
Males | 12.5% | 75.0% | 12.5% |
Females | 16.7% | 66.7% | 16.7% |
Dietary Fiber | |||
Total | 64.3% | 35.7% | 0.0% |
Males | 50.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Females | 83.3% | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Sugar | |||
Total | 0.0% | 42.9% | 57.1% |
Males | 0.0% | 62.5% | 37.5% |
Females | 0.0% | 16.7% | 83.3% |
Linoleic Acid | |||
Total | 50.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Males | 62.5% | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Females | 50.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Alpha-Linolenic Acid | |||
Total | 71.4% | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Males | 62.5% | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Females | 83.3% | 16.7% | 0.0% |
All percentages are corrected for age-specific Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges from the NRC. Intakes that were >80% RDA but <UL were defined as adequate. N=14 participants, 8 males and 6 females.