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Dietary targets for low- and high-added sugar diets.
| Nutrient | Target value |
|---|---|
| Total energy, kcal | Varies: 1500–3500 |
| Carbohydrate, % of kcal | 55% |
| Total AS, % of kcal | 5% or 25% |
| Liquid AS, % of AS | 33% |
| Solid AS, % of AS | 67% |
| Fat, % of kcal | 30% |
| Protein, % of kcal | 15% |
| Animal protein, % of protein | 42% |
| Dairy protein, % of protein | 20% |
| Vegetable/other protein, % of protein | 38% |
