TABLE J-23Usual Intake Distributions of Selected Macronutrients for Nonpregnant, Postpartum, or Breastfeeding Eligible Non-WIC-Participating Women Ages 19 to 50 Years, NHANES 2005–2012

Nutrient and Reported UnitsPercentiles and Mean (SE)
10th25thMedianMean75th90th
Carbohydrates (% of kcal)44.3 (0.40)48.0 (0.28)52.1 (0.22)52.1 (0.12)56.2 (0.29)60.0 (0.42)
Fiber (g/d)7.5 (0.20)9.9 (0.17)13.1 (0.16)14.0 (0.11)17.1 (0.26)21.6 (0.45)
Total fat (% of kcal)26.1 (0.32)28.9 (0.23)32.0 (0.18)32.0 (0.09)35.0 (0.23)37.8 (0.32)
Saturated fat (% of kcal)8.0 (0.12)9.1 (0.09)10.4 (0.08)10.5 (0.04)11.8 (0.10)13.0 (0.14)
Saturated fat (g/d)13.4 (0.4)17.1 (0.3)21.9 (0.3)22.9 (0.2)27.6 (0.4)33.7 (0.7)
Protein (g/kg/d)0.6 (0.01)0.7 (0.01)0.9 (0.01)1.0 (0.01)1.2 (0.02)1.4 (0.03)

NOTES: N = 2,611. 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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