SEOUL — Over the years, the average energy intake of Koreans has been on a decrease. The percent of energy intake from carbohydrates dropped from 64.9 percent in 2012 to 59.4 percent in 2021. On the contrary, the percentage of energy intake from fat increased from 20.4 percent to 24.6 percent. The average energy intake from protein was 16.4 percent for men and 15.5 percent for women. The numbers show why Koreans’ rice consumption has dropped over the years.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 28, 2022 20:04 UTC