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Table 3 Number and proportion of study participants with AMDR in suggested ranges expressed as intake contribution to total dietary

From: A preliminary investigation into diet adequacy in senior residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: a cross-sectional study

Participants n (% of sample)

Carbohydrate AMDR 45-65%

Protein AMDR 10-35%

Fat AMDR 20-35%

Polyunsaturated fat AMDR 5-10%

Total

94(85.45%)

108(98.78%)

67(60.91%)

71(64.55%)

Male

36(85.71%)

42(100%)

26(61.90%)

26(61.90%)

Female

58(85.29%)

66(97.06%)

41(60.29%)

45(66.18%)

  1. AMDR: Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges.