Table 2.
Lunch energy and nutrient constraints for children aged 6–11 years.
Daily average value | Daily range | Weekly average value | Weekly range | |||
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Lower | Upper | Lower | Upper | |||
Energy (kcal) | 700 | 500 | 900 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 4,000 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 100 | 70 | 130 | 500 | 450 | 550 |
Protein (g) | 27.5 | 15 | 40 | 137.5 | 100 | 175 |
Fat (g) | 25 | 10 | 40 | 125 | 100 | 150 |
Sugar (g) | 20 | 0 | 40 | 100 | 50 | 150 |
Fiber (g) | 10 | 0 | 20 | 50 | 25 | 75 |
Sodium (mg) | 400 | 100 | 700 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 2,500 |
Calcium (mg) | - | - | - | 200 ×5 | - | |
Iron (mg) | - | - | - | 5 ×5 | - | |
Vitamin B12 (μg) | 0.35 | - | - | - | - |