Nutrition Guide

Daily Macronutrient Targets (Adult)

45โ€“65%
Carbohydrates
130g min / day
20โ€“35%
Fat
Prefer unsaturated fats
10โ€“35%
Protein
0.8g/kg body weight min
25โ€“38g
Fiber
Women 25g, Men 38g
2โ€“3.7L
Water
Women 2L, Men 3.7L (total)

Key Vitamins โ€” Daily Recommended Intake

Vitamin Adult RDA Key Sources Function
A700โ€“900 ฮผg RAELiver, dairy, carrotsVision, immune system
B1 (Thiamine)1.1โ€“1.2 mgWhole grains, pork, legumesEnergy metabolism
B2 (Riboflavin)1.1โ€“1.3 mgDairy, eggs, meatEnergy, growth
B3 (Niacin)14โ€“16 mg NEMeat, fish, peanutsDNA repair, energy
B61.3โ€“1.7 mgPoultry, fish, bananasProtein metabolism, brain
B9 (Folate)400 ฮผg DFELeafy greens, legumes, fortified foodsCell division, pregnancy
B122.4 ฮผgMeat, fish, dairy, eggsNerve function, red blood cells
C75โ€“90 mgCitrus, bell peppers, kiwiAntioxidant, collagen, immune
D15โ€“20 ฮผg (600โ€“800 IU)Sunlight, fatty fish, fortified milkBone health, immune function
E15 mg ATNuts, seeds, vegetable oilsAntioxidant, immune
K90โ€“120 ฮผgLeafy greens, fermented foodsBlood clotting, bone health

Key Minerals โ€” Daily Recommended Intake

Mineral Adult RDA Key Sources Function
Calcium1000โ€“1200 mgDairy, tofu, leafy greensBones, muscle function
Iron8โ€“18 mgRed meat, legumes, fortified cerealsOxygen transport
Magnesium310โ€“420 mgNuts, seeds, whole grainsMuscle, nerve, energy
Potassium2600โ€“3400 mgBananas, potatoes, beansBlood pressure, heart rhythm
Zinc8โ€“11 mgOysters, meat, pumpkin seedsImmune function, wound healing
Sodium<2300 mgTable salt, processed foodsFluid balance (limit intake)
Iodine150 ฮผgIodized salt, seafoodThyroid function
Selenium55 ฮผgBrazil nuts, seafood, meatAntioxidant, thyroid