A fairly active 80 kg man needs.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2500-3000 |
| Carbohydrates | 500-600g |
| Sugar | 90-100g |
| Fats | 70-80g |
| Saturated | 25g |
| Protein | 100g |
| Fibre | 30-40g |
| Salt | 6g |
Calculate calories
1 gram of carbohydrates = 4 kilocalories.
1 gram of protein = 4 kilocalories.
1 gram of fat = 9 kilocalories.
alcohol can also provide energy (1 gram alcohol = 7 kilocalories)
Energy consumption
Carbohydrates = 55-75% of energy contribution
Protein = 10-15% of energy contribution
Fat = 15-30% of energy contribution