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20% fat, 30% protien, 50% carbs. 

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Section 2.5: So, how much should I be eating then?

Now that I've blown a lot of hot air at you, let me break it all down to you.

We'll discuss how many calories a day you should be eating further on, but to end this chapter, let's discuss percentages.

On average, the FDA guidelines add up to the following percentage breakdown:

A) 50% of your calories come from sources of carbohydrates, preferably whole foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables (preferable a wide variety of vegetables) and whole grains
B) 25% of your calories come from sources of protein, such as lean meat, fat-free milk, light yogurt, etc.
C) 25% of your calories come from fats, preferably monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (oils, basically), and;
D) You are taking in at least 64 oz. of water a day.

Got it?