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. 2015 Jun 2;9(3):278–287. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2015.9.3.278

Table 3. Energy and nutrient intakes of children (4-6 years old) by income level.

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¶,§,‡Same symbol indicates significant difference between groups

Model adjusted for gender, ethnicity and BMI

1)Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI) for Malaysians (16); 2)Intake < 100% RNI; 3)Cholesterol ≥ 300 mg; 4)% energy carbohydrate < 55%; 5)% energy protein > 15%; 6)% energy total fat: 1-3 yrs > 35%, 4-10 yrs > 30%; 7)% energy saturated fat > 10%; 8)% energy sugar > 15%; 9)Sodium: 1-3 yrs > 1,500 mg, 4-6 yrs > 1,700 mg; 7-10yrs > 2,200 mg; 10)Dietary fiber < 20 g