Energy and macronutrient distribution	Recommendation	Authors
Energy	28 to 32 kcal/kg weight	Bocchi, 2009 [72]; Aquilani et al., 2003 [22]
Carbohydrates	50 to 55% of VCT*	Bocchi, 2009 [72]; Berry e Clarck, 2000 [2]; Heart Failure Society of America, 2006 [80]
Lipids	30 to 35% of VCT	Bocchi, 2009 [72]; Heymsfield et al., 1981 [81]
Proteins	15 to 20% of VCT (1,1g to 2,0g/kg/day)	Bocchi, 2009 [72]; Quinn et al.& Askanazi, 1987 [82] Hernandez 2012 [14]; Aquilani et al., 2003 [22]
Relation cal/g of N**	120 a 160: 1	Quinn & Askanazi, 1987 [82]
* VCT = total caloric value ; **calorie/gram of nitrogen Table 1: Distribution of energy and macronutrients in the diet for individuals with HF