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Table 5 Template used for converting FAO food group availability data in percent of total kcals to macronutrients (g)

From: Future body mass index modelling based on macronutrient profiles and physical activity

FAO Food groups

Kcals

Protein

Carbs

Dietary fiber

PUFA

MUFA

SFA

Total fat

Alcohol

Cereals

100

2.58

19.2

1.61

0.64

0.56

0.29

1.42

0.00

Vegetable oil

100

0.00

0.00

0.00

3.09

4.27

3.24

11.1

0.00

Sugar and sweeteners

100

0.00

25.0

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Meats

100

6.40

0.33

0.00

0.70

4.14

2.71

8.12

0.00

Roots and tubers

100

1.53

23.2

2.87

0.07

0.02

0.04

0.13

0.00

Milk, eggs, fish

100

9.74

4.00

0.00

0.88

2.05

1.69

5.00

0.00

Fruits

100

1.11

21.3

2.63

0.21

0.89

0.18

1.15

0.00

Animal fat

100

0.00

0.00

0.00

1.20

5.46

3.74

11.1

0.00

Pulses

100

5.64

12.9

4.23

1.08

1.49

0.42

2.87

0.00

Alcohol with the associated carbohydrates from wine (fruit) and beer (cereals)

100

0.00

12.1

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

14.30