Nutrition Guide
Daily Macronutrient Targets (Adult)
45โ65%
Carbohydrates
130g min / day
20โ35%
Fat
Prefer unsaturated fats
10โ35%
Protein
0.8g/kg body weight min
25โ38g
Fiber
Women 25g, Men 38g
2โ3.7L
Water
Women 2L, Men 3.7L (total)
Key Vitamins โ Daily Recommended Intake
| Vitamin | Adult RDA | Key Sources | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 700โ900 ฮผg RAE | Liver, dairy, carrots | Vision, immune system |
| B1 (Thiamine) | 1.1โ1.2 mg | Whole grains, pork, legumes | Energy metabolism |
| B2 (Riboflavin) | 1.1โ1.3 mg | Dairy, eggs, meat | Energy, growth |
| B3 (Niacin) | 14โ16 mg NE | Meat, fish, peanuts | DNA repair, energy |
| B6 | 1.3โ1.7 mg | Poultry, fish, bananas | Protein metabolism, brain |
| B9 (Folate) | 400 ฮผg DFE | Leafy greens, legumes, fortified foods | Cell division, pregnancy |
| B12 | 2.4 ฮผg | Meat, fish, dairy, eggs | Nerve function, red blood cells |
| C | 75โ90 mg | Citrus, bell peppers, kiwi | Antioxidant, collagen, immune |
| D | 15โ20 ฮผg (600โ800 IU) | Sunlight, fatty fish, fortified milk | Bone health, immune function |
| E | 15 mg AT | Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils | Antioxidant, immune |
| K | 90โ120 ฮผg | Leafy greens, fermented foods | Blood clotting, bone health |
Key Minerals โ Daily Recommended Intake
| Mineral | Adult RDA | Key Sources | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1000โ1200 mg | Dairy, tofu, leafy greens | Bones, muscle function |
| Iron | 8โ18 mg | Red meat, legumes, fortified cereals | Oxygen transport |
| Magnesium | 310โ420 mg | Nuts, seeds, whole grains | Muscle, nerve, energy |
| Potassium | 2600โ3400 mg | Bananas, potatoes, beans | Blood pressure, heart rhythm |
| Zinc | 8โ11 mg | Oysters, meat, pumpkin seeds | Immune function, wound healing |
| Sodium | <2300 mg | Table salt, processed foods | Fluid balance (limit intake) |
| Iodine | 150 ฮผg | Iodized salt, seafood | Thyroid function |
| Selenium | 55 ฮผg | Brazil nuts, seafood, meat | Antioxidant, thyroid |