TABLE J-34Usual Intake Distributions of Selected Macronutrients for WIC-Participating Children Ages 1 to Less Than 2 Years, NHANES 2011–2012

Nutrient and Reported UnitsPercentiles and Mean (SE)
10th25thMedianMean75th90th
Carbohydrates (% of kcal)45.1 (1.57)48.3 (1.16)52.1 (0.96)52.3 (0.58)56.0 (1.28)59.7 (1.88)
Fiber (g/d)4.4 (0.69)6.1 (0.53)8.3 (0.44)8.5 (0.33)10.6 (0.62)12.8 (0.93)
Total fat (% of kcal)27.1 (1.48)30.2 (1.03)33.5 (0.79)33.4 (0.49)36.7 (0.96)39.5 (1.33)
Saturated fat (% of kcal)10.1 (0.69)11.6 (0.51)13.4 (0.41)13.5 (0.27)15.3 (0.53)17.0 (0.77)
Protein (g/kg/d)2.8 (0.23)3.4 (0.18)4.0 (0.15)4.1 (0.10)4.7 (0.21)5.4 (0.32)

NOTES: N = 96. 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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