TABLE J-36Usual Intake Distributions of Selected Macronutrients for WIC-Participating Children Ages 2 to Less Than 5 Years, NHANES 2005–2008

Nutrient and Reported UnitsPercentiles and Mean (SE)
10th25thMedianMean75th90th
Carbohydrates (% of kcal)49.0 (0.70)51.9 (0.51)55.3 (0.41)55.3 (0.23)58.6 (0.52)61.7 (0.73)
Fiber (g/d)6.2 (0.31)7.8 (0.25)10.0 (0.24)10.5 (0.18)12.6 (0.37)15.5 (0.65)
Total fat (% of kcal)26.4 (0.58)29.0 (0.41)31.8 (0.33)31.8 (0.19)34.6 (0.41)37.1 (0.57)
Saturated fat (% of kcal)9.7 (0.2)10.7 (0.2)12.0 (0.1)11.7 (0.09)13.2 (0.2)14.4 (0.2)
Protein (g/kg/d)2.3 (0.09)2.8 (0.07)3.4 (0.07)3.5 (0.04)4.1 (0.09)4.8 (0.15)

NOTES: N = 474. 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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