Table 2.
Dietary intake of calcium and protein.
| Nutrient | Study Group (n = 54) | NZ Women 1 | Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAR 2 | ||||
| 14–18 Years | 19–30 Years | |||
| Calcium (mg) | 784 (659, 976) * | 704 * | 1050 | 840 |
| Protein (g) | 83.7 (72.0, 101.4) * | 72 * | 35 g/day (0.62 g/kg) |
37 g/day (0.60 g/kg) |
| Protein (%EI) | 18.7† ± 5.6 | 15.4 † | 18.4–33.8 | |
| Energy kJ | 8245 (6817, 9482) * | 7448 * | ||
* Median (25th percentile, 75th percentile); † Mean ± SD. NZ, New Zealand; NRVs, Nutrient Reference Values; EAR, estimated average requirement; EI, energy intake; kJ, kilojoule.1 University of Otago and Ministry of Health. 2011. A Focus on Nutrition: Key findings of the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey. Wellington: Ministry of Health. 2 National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, New Zealand Ministry of Health. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand. Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council; 2006.