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Table 4 Prevalence of inadequate intake of regular energy; total, saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans fat; cholesterol; and folate

From: Methylation profile of the ADRB3 gene and its association with lipid profile and nutritional status in adults

Nutrient Average regular intake Recommended intake > Recommended intake (%) < Recommended intake (%) Intake within the reference range
Calories
 Men 1834.78 kcal 2855ad 03 (3.8) 70 (80.6) 06 (7.6)
 Women 1611.46 kcal 2208ad 14 (7.5) 145 (54.7) 27 (14.5)
 Total fat 54.92 g 25–35%b 49 (18.5) 22 (8.3) 194 (73.2)
 Saturated fat 9% < 10%b 97 (36.6) 168 (63.4) –
 Monounsaturated fat 14.39% < 20%b – – 265 (100)
 Polyunsaturated fat 13.64% < 10%b 35 (13.2) – 230 (86.8)
 Folateb (µg) 130 320c 34 (12.8) 200 (75.5) 31 (11.7)
  1. aThe recommendations were evaluated individually, according to the formula proposed by OTTEN et al. [28]
  2. bAmerican Heart Association [49]
  3. cAccording with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans [50]
  4. dAverage recommended intake
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Biological Research

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