TABLE J-38Usual Intake Distributions of Selected Macronutrients for WIC-Participating Children Ages 2 to Less Than 5 Years, NHANES 2011–2012

Nutrient and Reported UnitsPercentiles and Mean (SE)
10th25thMedianMean75th90th
Carbohydrates (% of kcal)50.4 (0.90)52.7 (0.64)55.2 (0.50)55.1 (0.23)57.6 (0.62)59.8 (0.86)
Fiber (g/d)7.9 (0.46)9.5 (0.37)11.7 (0.34)12.0 (0.21)14.1 (0.49)16.6 (0.76)
Total fat (% of kcal)26.7 (0.75)29.0 (0.54)31.6 (0.43)31.6 (0.24)34.2 (0.55)36.6 (0.77)
Saturated fat (% of kcal)8.9 (0.31)9.8 (0.23)10.8 (0.19)10.9 (0.10)12.0 (0.25)13.0 (0.36)
Saturated fat (g/d)11.9 (0.7)14.5 (0.6)18.0 (0.5)18.6 (0.4)22.0 (0.8)26.2 (1.2)
Protein (g/kg/d)2.3 (0.12)2.8 (0.09)3.4 (0.08)3.5 (0.06)4.0 (0.12)4.7 (0.21)

NOTES: N = 263. 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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