Table 4 Comparison of calorie and macronutrient intake between lactating and non-lactating women of reproductive age
Lactating women (n = 69) | Non-lactating women (n = 51) | P-value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RDI Thailand 2020 | Median intake | RDI Thailand 2020 | Median intake | ||
Calories, kcal | 2,080 | 1,898 | 1,780 | 1,873 | 0.88 |
Protein, g | 68 | 72.3 | 55 | 74.1 | 0.68 |
Carbohydrate, g | - | 240 | 240 | 250 | 0.56 |
Fat, g | - | 64.3 | 65 | 62.1 | 0.66 |