Table 8 Correlations of macronutrient availability with mean BMI 2008 for female and male cohorts from 167 countries
From: Future body mass index modelling based on macronutrient profiles and physical activity
Macronutrients and kcals available | Mean intake (90% CI) | BMI 2008 r (P) |
|---|---|---|
Kcals | 2,613 (1,855-3,353) | 0.28 (<0.0001) |
Protein g | 70.2 (38.5-111) | 0.30 (<0.0001) |
Protein % of kcals | 10.7 (8.60-13.3) | 0.13 (0.0184) |
Carbohydrate g | 382 (248–536) | 0.04 (0.44) |
Carbohydrate % of kcals | 59.3 (45.8-72.0) | −0.52 (<0.0001) |
Dietary fiber g | 30.4 (18.2-46.2) | −0.27 (<0.0001) |
Dietary fiber g per 1,000 kcals | 12.0 (7.60-18.1) | −0.60 (<0.0001) |
PUFA g | 20.4 (10.5-33.9) | 0.31 (<0.0001) |
PUFA % of kcals | 6.97 (5.39-8.84) | 0.20 (<0.0001) |
MUFA g | 36.8 (14.7-72.9) | 0.46 (<0.0001) |
MUFA % of kcals | 12.3 (7.28-18.0) | 0.55 (<0.0001) |
SFA g | 24.2 (8.62-49.4) | 0.47 (<0.0001) |
SFA % of kcals | 8.06 (4.42-12.3) | 0.54 (<0.0001) |
Total fat g | 84.5 (34.0-164) | 0.45 (<0.0001) |
Total fat % of kcals | 28.3 (17.3-40.4) | 0.52 (<0.0001) |
Total fat g – PUFA g | 64.0 (44.5-130) | 0.47 (<0.0001) |
Total fat % of kcals – PUFA % of kcals | 21.3 (10.3-31.6) | 0.55 (<0.0001) |
Alcohol g | 6.92 (0.27-16.7) | 0.23 (<0.0001) |