How Much Do I Tell My Patient To Eat?

Based on a 2000 KCal Diet /day, the dietary requirements for a healthy adult are as follows:

Carbohydrates: 45 %-65 % (limit from sweets)

Proteins: 10 %-35 % - 50 to 175 grams

Fat: 20 %-35 % - 40 to 70 grams

Saturated Fat: 10% - 20 grams

Trans Fat: 1% - 2 grams

Cholesterol: 300 milligrams

Fiber: Women - 21 to 25 grams of fiber /day; Men - 30 to 38 grams of fiber /day

Note: Prunes are an excellent source of this, and each has about 2.5 grams of fiber per prune

Sodium: 1,500 - 2,400 milligrams of sodium /day

***Obtained from www.mayoclinic.com***