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. 2021 Mar 24;11(3):e038393. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038393

Table 1.

The compositional guidelines for macronutrients and micronutrients

Nutrition component Target per serving
Total energy 250–500 kcal per serving.
Fat content 10%–60% of energy intake.
Protein content 16 g (14–18 g) with a digestible indispensable amino acid score of ≥0.9.
Carbohydrates Between 45 g and 32 g per 100 g (added sucrose between 20 g and 10 g per 100 g).
Trans fats <1% of energy intake.
Fatty acid (Optional): min of 1.3 g of n-3 or 300 mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)+eicosapentaenoic acid (of which 200 mg DHA) to achieve a healthy n-6: ratio of the supplement of 5:1.
Micronutrients Vitamin A, D, E, K, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate), B12 and C; minerals: iron, zinc, iodine, calcium, phosphorous, copper and selenium.
Optionally Pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, biotin and choline will be included.
The final composition of the product will be determined by the selected product as the manufacturing process will influence the macronutrient composition.