Table 3 Contribution to Energy from macronutrients
From: A pilot study of Aboriginal health promotion from an ecological perspective
Macronutrient | contribution to total energy suggested | Suggested target* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | 2005 | 2006 | Â |
protein | 9.7% | 13.5% | 15-25% |
total fat | 37.3% | 31.9% | 20-35% |
saturated fat | 15.8% | 13.6% | <10% |
carbohydrate | 53.0% | 54.7% | 45-65% |
sugars | 31.4% | 23.3% | n/a |