Guidelines for Healthy Eating Flashcards
1
Q
Protein
A
10% to 30% of total kcal/day
2
Q
Fat
A
20% to 35% of total kcal/day
3
Q
Carbohydrates
A
40 to 65% of total kcal/day
4
Q
Fluid recommendations:
A
2 to 3 L/day for women; 3 to 4 L/day for men
5
Q
Fiber recommendations
A
25 g/day for women; 38 g/day for men.
6
Q
Sodium recommendations:
A
1500 mg/day or less for people older than 50 years, African Americans; history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension or chronic kidney disease.
7
Q
pregnant /lactating women, children, and teens.
A
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