TABLE J-32Usual Intake Distributions of Selected Macronutrients for WIC-Participating Children Ages 1 to Less Than 2 Years, NHANES 2005–2008

Nutrient and Reported UnitsPercentiles and Mean (SE)
10th25thMedianMean75th90th
Carbohydrates (% of kcal)45.8 (0.93)49.1 (0.68)52.8 (0.55)52.9 (0.32)56.6 (0.71)60.1 (1.01)
Fiber (g/d)4.8 (0.30)6.0 (0.23)7.5 (0.21)7.8 (0.14)9.2 (0.31)11.0 (0.51)
Total fat (% of kcal)26.7 (0.85)29.7 (0.59)33.0 (0.45)32.9 (0.27)36.1 (0.54)38.8 (0.73)
Saturated fat (% of kcal)11.4 (0.4)13.1 (0.3)14.9 (0.2)13.6 (0.16)16.8 (0.3)18.4 (0.4)
Protein (g/kg/d)3.1 (0.14)3.6 (0.11)4.4 (0.10)4.5 (0.07)5.2 (0.14)6.0 (0.22)

NOTES: N = 311. 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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