Is 1/3 of calories each for fat, protein and carb okay?
Asked by rongoldman on Sep 11, 2009
in Nutrition
My ratios for fat, protein, carbs is about 1/3, 1/3, 1/3. Is this OK? Most of the fat is from olive oil.
Answer
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends this energy distribution:
- 45 – 65% of calories from carbohydrate (average 55%)
- 10 – 35% of calories from protein (average 15%)
- 20 - 35% of calories from fat (average 30%)
For weight loss, I prefer:
- 50% of calories from carbohydrate
- 20% of calories from protein
- 30% of calories from fat, mostly unsaturated fat.
Your diet provides:
- 33% of calories from carbohydrate
- 33% of calories from protein
- 33% of calories from fat, mostly unsaturated fat
At 33% of calories from carbohydrates, you are short on energy and fiber. And with a higher carbohydrate intake, 20% of calories from protein would be enough to offset losses. But, the body is happy to burn energy nutrients at various ratios - as long as you get enough vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
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