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Table 2 Daily energy and macronutrient intakes of TB patients compared with DRIs

From: Nutritional intakes and associated factors among tuberculosis patients: a cross-sectional study in China

Energy and macronutrient intakes

Males (n = 206)

Females (n = 94)

RNI/AI

Mean (SD)

Below RNI/AI(%)

RNI/AI

Mean (SD)

Below RNI/AI(%)

Calories (Kcal)

2250

1655.0 (619.3)

180 (87.4)

1800

1360.3 (552.1)

78 (83.0)

Total Protein (g)

65

44.6 (18.2)

187 (90.8)

55

35.9 (12.3)

86 (91.5)

Total Fat (g)

–

73.0 (50.5)

–

–

68.9 (48.3)

–

Total Carbohydrates (g)

–

212.1 (117.2)

–

–

154.8 (58.0)

–

Total fiber (g)

–

7.6 (4.3)

–

–

5.7 (2.6)

–