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Table 3 Calories and diet composition of the 26 boys vs. Italian recommended daily intake levels of energy and nutrients [[21]]

From: Nutritional problems in children with neuromotor disabilities: an Italian case series

 

Kcal/die

Carbohydrates ± SD (%)

Lipids ± SD (%)

Proteins ± SD (%)

Patients

1092,1 ± 214,8*

134,2 ± 19 (46%)

45,4 ± 8,9 (37%)

45,9 ± 17,7 (17%)

Reference values[21]

1474,5 ± 411,17

55-60%

22-30%

12-15%

  1. *Average of energy requirements calculated using Krick’s formula[12].