Table 6 Converting FAO food group availability data in kcals to macronutrients (g) for the USA
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 | 821 | 22.0 | 164 | 13.2 | 5.50 | 4.60 | 2.38 | 12.2 | 0.00 |
Vegetable oil | 667 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 19.5 | 25.9 | 20.0 | 74.3 | 0.00 |
Sugar and sweeteners | 638 | 0.00 | 161 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Meats | 455 | 28.5 | 1.50 | 0.00 | 3.46 | 19.8 | 13.0 | 36.2 | 0.00 |
Roots and tubers | 96 | 1.51 | 22.8 | 2.76 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
Milk, eggs, fish | 466 | 45.4 | 15.0 | 0.00 | 4.61 | 10.4 | 8.67 | 23.6 | 0.00 |
Fruits | 193 | 2.40 | 46.2 | 5.09 | 0.44 | 1.82 | 0.37 | 2.47 | 0.00 |
Animal fat | 109 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.50 | 6.68 | 4.59 | 11.9 | 0.00 |
Pulses | 41 | 2.43 | 5.55 | 1.75 | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.19 | 1.24 | 0.00 |
Alcohol | 124 | 0.00 | 5.56 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.2 |
Totals | 3,659 | 102 | 422 | 22.8 | 35.6 | 69.9 | 49.3 | 162 | 14.2 |