what percentage of calories from carbohydrates is recommended per day for a healthy adult?
According to the Institute of Medicine, children and adults should consume 45 to 65 percent of their calorie intake as carbohydrates, and at least 130 grams of carbs per day. Since lowering your carb intake and increasing protein intake can help reduce your total calorie intake for weight loss, aim to consume about 50 percent of your calories from carbs for successful weight loss.