Table 5 RDA macronutrient distribution compliance stratified by race/ethnicity and nutritional status
| Â | Macronutrient distribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | n (%) | ||
| Â | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fats |
Stratification by race/ethnicity | Â | ||
Hispanic | Â | Â | Â |
Within adequate distribution | 41 (97.6)* | 27 (64.3) | 13 (31.0) |
Below adequate distribution | 0 (0.0) | 3 (7.1)* | 22 (52.4)* |
Above adequate distribution | 1 (2.4) | 12 (28.6) | 7 (16.7) |
African American | Â | ||
Within adequate distribution | 54 (85.7) | 35 (55.6) | 28 (44.4) |
Below adequate distribution | 2 (3.2) | 15 (23.8) | 17 (27.0) |
Above adequate distribution | 7 (11.1) | 13 (20.6) | 18 (28.6) |
Stratification by Weight Status | Â | ||
Obese | Â | ||
Within adequate distribution | 14 (87.5) | 11 (68.8)* | 6 (37.5) |
Below adequate distribution | 0 (0.0) | 2 (12.5) | 7 (43.8) |
Above adequate distribution | 2 (12.5) | 3 (18.8) | 3 (18.8) |
Non-Obese | Â | ||
Within adequate distribution | 82 (92.1%) | 51 (57.3) | 30 (33.7) |
Below adequate distribution | 1 (1.1) | 16 (18.0) | 37 (41.6) |
Above adequate distribution | 6 (6.7) | 22 (24.7) | 22 (24.7) |