TABLE 1.
Nutrient composition of the study diet1
| Unit/d | |
| Weight, g | 1229 |
| Energy, kcal | 1800 |
| Protein, g | 77 |
| Carbohydrate, g | 244 |
| Fiber, g | 13.4 |
| Sugar, g | 126 |
| Total fat, g | 59 |
| Saturated fat | 23.4 |
| trans fat, g | 0.9 |
| Cholesterol, mg | 485 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 7812 |
| Thiamin, mg | 1.02 |
| Riboflavin, mg | 1.56 |
| Niacin, mg | 16.9 |
| Vitamin B-6, mg | 1.27 |
| Vitamin B-12, μg | 3.52 |
| Biotin, μg | 26.6 |
| Vitamin C, mg | 46.6 |
| Vitamin D, IU | 127 |
| Calcium, mg | 933 |
| Iron, mg | 12.0 |
| Sodium, mg | 2211 |
1
Diet composition was analyzed using The Food Processor (ESHA Research). The nutrient composition reported represents an example of an 1800 kcal diet. Participants were assigned to a calorie amount to meet their energy requirements.