TABLE J-20Usual Intake Distributions of Selected Macronutrients for Pregnant Eligible Non-WIC-Participating Women Ages 19 to 50 Years, NHANES 2005–2012

Nutrient and Reported UnitsPercentiles and Mean (SE)
10th25thMedianMean75th90th
Carbohydrates (% of kcal)46.1 (1.68)49.3 (1.21)52.9 (0.97)53.0 (0.58)56.6 (1.26)60.0 (1.82)
Fiber (g/d)11.1 (1.09)13.4 (0.88)16.5 (0.80)17.0 (0.54)20.0 (1.20)23.7 (1.96)
Total fat (% of kcal)27.8 (1.46)30.6 (1.05)33.6 (0.81)33.5 (0.46)36.6 (0.97)39.0 (1.24)
Saturated fat (% of kcal)9.0 (0.46)9.9 (0.34)11.0 (0.28)11.0 (0.17)12.1 (0.38)13.1 (0.57)
Saturated fat (g/d)17.8 (1.9)22.0 (1.6)27.5 (1.5)28.7 (1.0)34.1 (2.3)41.1 (3.9)
Protein (g/kg/d)0.8 (0.08)0.9 (0.07)1.2 (0.06)1.2 (0.04)1.4 (0.10)1.7 (0.16)

NOTES: N = 87. See additional notes following Table J-39.

From: Appendix J, Nutrient and Food Intake of WIC Subgroups: Analytical Methods and Results

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