MACRONUTRIENT

MACRONUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR BABIES

The composition of breast milk is a great starting point for our understanding of kids’ macronutrient needs. The macronutrient ratio of human breast milk is quite variable, and may even change based on a baby’s specific needs.

BREAST MILK RATIO

Carbohydrates — 57% to 70%.
Fat — 28% to 39%
Protein — 7% to 10%

The USDA used this information to establish a baby’s macronutrient guidelines:

	AGE	RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE
PROTEIN	0 - TO 6 MONTHS 7 TO 12 MONTHS	9.1 GRAMS PER DAY 11 GRAMS PER DAY
CARBS	0 - TO 6 MONTHS 7 TO 12 MONTHS	60 GRAMS PER DAY 95 GRAMS PER DAY
FAT	0 - TO 6 MONTHS 7 TO 12 MONTHS	31 GRAMS PER DAY 30 GRAMS PER DAY

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