Overweight and Obesity in Eastern Mediterranean Region: Prevalence and Possible Causes

Table 5

Contribution (percentage) of nutrients to Daily Energy Supply (DES) in the EMR Countries.

Nutrients	Low-income countries	Intermediate-income countries	High-income; countries
Carbohydrates	55–75	60–70	59-60
Fats	15–20	20–25	29-30
Proteins	10–12	10-11	10–12
Complex carbohydrates	60–70	50–60	45–50
Sugar	3–12	9–12	10–15
Animal fat	4–7	4–10	11–15
Cereals	60–80	45–65	35–40

FAO [46].