Dietary Guidelines

• Total fat intake should be less than 30 percent of calories.
• Saturated fat intake should be less than 10 percent of calories.
• Polyunsaturated fat intake should not exceed 10 percent of calories.
• Cholesterol intake should not exceed 300 milligrams a day.
• Carbohydrate intake should make up 50 percent or more of calories, with emphasis on complex carbohydrates.
• Protein intake should provide the remainder of calories.
• Sodium intake should not exceed 3 grams (3,000 milligrams) a day.
• Alcohol consumption should not exceed 1 to 2 ounces a day. Two ounces of 100 proof whiskey, 8 ounces of wine, or 24 ounces of beer each contain 2 ounces of ethanol.
• Total calories should be sufficient to maintain an individual’s recommended body weight.
• A wide variety of foods should be consumed.