Table 7.
Adequacy ratio of nutrient consumption for all households, the lowest 25% of households by income and the highest 25% of households by income.
| Nutrients | Reference values | All | Lowest 25% of households | Highest 25% of households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2,350 kcal | 90.43 | 73.68* | 112.05 |
| Protein | 50 g | 104.52 | 78.92* | 139.98 |
| Fat | 65 g | 90.94 | 63.52* | 135.74 |
| Carbohydrates | 300 g | 111.01 | 91.47 | 132.85 |
| Calcium | 1,000 mg | 48.29* | 32.46* | 78.41* |
| Iron | 20 mg | 105.8 | 87.45* | 125.65 |
| Iodine | 15 μg | 29.39* | 19.1* | 44.76* |
| Zinc | 15 μg | 67.6* | 55* | 81.00* |
| Vitamin A | 750 μg (RE) | 52.28* | 36.28* | 77.01* |
Adequacy ratio was calculated as the ratio of median intake (as in Table 6) to recommended daily intake. Values with * show nutrient deficiency compared with recommended values.
RE, retinol equivalents.