Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (Macronutrients)

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• Front Matter (PDF|114 KB)
• Summary (PDF|70 KB)
• Chapter 1 - Introduction to Dietary Reference Intakes (PDF|114 KB)
• Chapter 2 - Methods and Approaches Used (PDF|54 KB)
• Chapter 3 - Relationship of Macronutrients and Physical Activity to Chronic Disease (PDF|107 KB)
• Chapter 4 - A Model for the Development of Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (PDF|188 KB)
• Chapter 5 - Energy (PDF|942 KB)
• Chapter 6 - Dietary Carbohydrates: Sugars and Starches (PDF|351 KB)
• Chapter 7 - Dietary, Functional, and Total Fiber (PDF|514 KB)
• Chapter 8 - Dietary Fats: Total Fat and Fatty Acids (PDF|541 KB)
• Chapter 9 - Cholesterol (PDF|146 KB)
• Chapter 10 - Protein and Amino Acids (PDF|632 KB)
• Chapter 11 - Macronutrients and Healthful Diets (PDF|433 KB)
• Chapter 12 - Physical Activity (PDF|219 KB)
• Chapter 13 - Applications of Dietary Reference Intakes for Macronutrients (PDF|128 KB)
• Chapter 14 - A Research Agenda (PDF|26 KB)
• Appendix A - Glossary and Acronyms (PDF|21 KB)
• Appendix B - Origin and Framework of the Development of Dietary Reference Intakes (PDF|60 KB)
• Appendix C - Acknowledgments (PDF|17 KB)
• Appendix D - Dietary Intake Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), 1988-1994 (PDF|100 KB)
• Appendix E - Dietary Intake Data from the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) 1994-1996, 1998 (PDF|93 KB)
• Appendix F - Canadian Dietary Intake Data, 1990-1997 (PDF|36 KB)
• Appendix G - Special Analyses for Dietary Fats (PDF|23 KB)
• Appendix H - Body Composition Data Based on the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), 1988-1994 (PDF|64 KB)
• Appendix I - Doubly Labeled Water Data Used to Predict Energy Expenditure (PDF|160 KB)
• Appendix J - Association of Added Sugar Intake and Intake of Other Nutrients (PDF|65 KB)
• Appendix K - Data Comparing Carbohydrate Intake to Intake of Other Nutrients from the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII), 1994-1996, 1998 (PDF|53 KB)
• Appendix L - Options for Dealing with Uncertainties (PDF|29 KB)
• Appendix M - Nitrogen Balance Studies Used to Estimate the Protein Requirements in Adults (PDF|38 KB)
• Biographical Sketches of Panel and Subcommittee Members (PDF|60 KB)
• Index (PDF|126 KB)
• Summary Tables, Dietary Reference Intakes (PDF|58 KB)

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