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Table 2 Distribution of macronutrierrts by age group as percentage of the diet

From: The annual feasibility and affordability of a healthy diet for families with children in Israel by income quintile and geographic area of residency

 

Protein (Range of valid values*)

Total lipid (fat) (Range of valid values*)

Carbohydrates (Range of valid values *)

Ages 1–3

18%

30%

52%

(5%–20%)

(30%–40%)

(45%-65%)

Ages 4–5

19%

25%

56%

(10%-30%)

(25%-35%)

(45%-65%)

Ages 6–8

20%

30%

50%

(10%–30%)

(25%-35%)

(45%-65%)

Ages 9–13

20%

30%

50%

(10%-30%)

(25%-35%)

(45%-65%)

Ages 14-1S

20%

29%

51%

(10%-30%)

(25%–35%)

(45%-65%)

Ages 18–64

16%

25%

49%

[10%–35%]

(20%-35%)

(45%-65%)

  1. *Range of valid values is by DRI [42]