Table 4 Calorie intake of respondents vs recommended.
Energy sources | Calorie (mean + SD ) | Percent contribution to total calorie (100%) | Recommended daily allowance (RDA) |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy (kcal) | 1673.95 ± 743.1 | 100 | 2000–3000 kcal/day |
Carbohydrate (g/day) | 295.86 ± 124.9 | 73.1 | 50–60 (% of total energy) |
Protein (g/day) | 50 ± 24.9 | 12.3 | 10–15% (% of total energy) |
Fat (g/day) | 28.12 ± 26 | 14.5 | 25–30% (% of total energy) |
