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Percentage Intakes


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Right now I'm not focusing on losing weight or anything, but instead I'm really trying to just eat better, healthier foods. Meaning I'm trying to eat balanced meals, which I haven't tended to do -- I normally am not a big vegetable or protein eater.

So, my question is, what are some recommended percentage intakes in terms of fat, carbs, and protein?

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Original Post by lunaropal:
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So, my question is, what are some recommended percentage intakes in terms of fat, carbs, and protein?



a good balance is:

30% protein (meat, beans, nuts, diary), 40-50% carbonates (preferably whole grain) and 20-30% fat (eg. vegetable oil, fish). Don't forget the minerals and vitamins (A,C,E); and lots of water!

Mel

There are several different nutrient ratio combinations on this website and a calculator to find out how much of each nutrient is needed within the boundaries of your daily caloric needs. Hope it helps.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/nutrient_cal culator.htm

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