Figure 3
Recommended vs. Actual Macronutrient Intake. The recommended macronutrient distribution for athletes compared to measured macronutrient intakes. Recommended carbohydrate intake was calculated as a percentage of total energy intake based on the minimum recommended carbohydrate intake for athletes (i.e. 6 g/kg/d) [9], body weight, and total energy intake. The upper limit for fat intake was set at 35% based on recommendations [9]. Recommended protein intake was calculated as a percentage of total energy intake based on the upper end of the recommended range for protein intake athletes (i.e. 1.7 g/kg/d) [9], body weight, and total energy intake.