Table 6.
Recommended daily intake of nutrients and number (percent) of children whose mean intake did not meet recommended intake. (N=106 children).
| Nutrient | Recommended daily intake per 1000 calories | Total not meeting recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44 gm | 47/106 (44%) |
| Total dairy | >1.79 cups | 72/106 (68%) |
| Cups milk | >1 cup | 50/106 (47%) |
| Fiber | 13.8 gm | 95/106 (90%) |
| Calcium | >363 mg | 11/106 (10%) |
| Vitamin D | >7.25 mcg | 83/106 (78%) |
| Vitamin E | >3.6 mg | 67/106 (63%) |
| Whole fruit | >1 cup | 73/106 (69%) |
| Cups vegetables | > 1 cup | 68/106 (64%) |
| Upper limit sodium | 1088 mg | 99/106 (93%) |