In a day based on a 2000 calorie diet how much fat; carbs; sodium; and protein should be consumed in percentage or grams/mg? The more specific the better; such as what kinds of fat. Any help is appreciated (I'm using fitday.com). Factual answers only please. Im trying to begin a healthy lifestyle; but I'm not that educated with food and I'm trying to do it right. If I consume 2000 calories a day say by just eating pizza even though its 2000 cals I'll gain weight; what's the proper balance? Thanks a lot for everyones help.
2007-09-21 14:49:40 · 4 answers · asked by dazed 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I tried sparkpeople.com. Thanks for the site; but I'm looking for something slightly more specific and basic. I haven't studied chemistry in quite some time :)
2007-09-21 15:00:44 · update #1
I checked out mypyramid.com as well; but not quite what I'm looking for. I really at this point in time can go off food labels (Thats why I'm asking for percantage and grams; because thats how they're listed). If I seem to be missing the right link let me know. I've been an unhealthy eater since I was prob 2. When it says calcium/ dairy; grains; and protein I think cheeseburger.
2007-09-21 15:06:12 · update #2
Go to mypyramid.gov and look at the new (2005) food pyramid. It's a lot better than the old guide which was very vague and out dated.
And a calorie is a calorie. You will gain weight if you over consume. However, many foods in the right combinations will help your body work better and burn off extra sugar, flush fat and increase the metabolic rate.
Good luck, I'm pulling for you!
2007-09-21 14:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by Liz H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start with 6 ounces of protein, 6 whole grain products, 3 dairy products (if you can tolerate them) 4 fruits and 6 vegetables and choose low fat items. That is good basic nutrition and follows the food pyramid. You can also have an occasional sweet, maybe one serving a day. And do you know how much that is? It's about 1700 calories. You can throw in some more grains or any of the above groups to make up the 300 calorie deficit.
2007-09-21 15:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Armchair Nutritionist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this free site for info on that and exercise and tools an dstuff
www.sparkpeople.com
2007-09-21 14:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by cbella76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.mypyramid.gov
all the information you need
2007-09-21 14:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋