As defined by
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary diet is habitual nourishment; food and drink
regularly provided or consumed.
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary diet is habitual nourishment; food and drink
regularly provided or consumed.
The United
States Department of Agriculture provides daily recommendations for the dietary
intake of Americans. These are guidelines for designing your diet and will vary
based on each person’s individual needs and activity level.
States Department of Agriculture provides daily recommendations for the dietary
intake of Americans. These are guidelines for designing your diet and will vary
based on each person’s individual needs and activity level.
Carbohydrates
(Sugars, grains, Fruits, Vegetables) should make up 45% – 65% of your
caloric intake
(Sugars, grains, Fruits, Vegetables) should make up 45% – 65% of your
caloric intake
Lipids (fats,
butter, oils) should make up 25% – 35%
butter, oils) should make up 25% – 35%
Protein (beef,
poultry, pork, fish, tofu) should make up 10% – 30%
poultry, pork, fish, tofu) should make up 10% – 30%
How to
calculate
Total
calories x Percent recommended intake
calories x Percent recommended intake
Example: 2000 Cal x 0.45(Low) = 900 Calories
2000 Cal x 0.65(High) = 1300
Calories
Calories
Carbohydrate intake should be 900
– 1300 Calories per day
– 1300 Calories per day
Serving size vs Portion size
A serving is the recommended amount eaten at a time.
Portion size is the amount you actually consume.
Recommended
Serving Sizes:
Serving Sizes:
Vegetables: 2 Cups
Fruits: 1 Cup
Protein: 3-4 oz
Grains: 1 Cup
Oils: 1
teaspoon
teaspoon
Daily
Water Intake
Recommended
to drink half of your body weight (lbs) in ounces.
to drink half of your body weight (lbs) in ounces.
How to
calculate:
calculate:
Body weight
in pounds / 2 = Ounces of water you should drink a day
in pounds / 2 = Ounces of water you should drink a day
Example: 110 lbs / 2 = 55 ounces of water per day
Next week
look for more information on the Facts & Myths about Carbohydrates!
look for more information on the Facts & Myths about Carbohydrates!
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post by Erin Womboldt.
post by Erin Womboldt.
