In determining daily carbohydrate intake, what is the recommended amount in grams based on a 2000 calorie diet?

The recommended daily carbohydrate intake for a 2000 calorie diet is based on dietary guidelines that suggest carbohydrates should comprise about 45% to 65% of total daily calories. To calculate the grams of carbohydrates needed, one can use the following approach:

1. Calculate the calorie range from carbohydrates:

• At the lower end (45% of 2000 calories):

0.45 x 2000 = 900 calories from carbohydrates.

• At the upper end (65% of 2000 calories):

0.65 x 2000 = 1300 calories from carbohydrates.

2. Since each gram of carbohydrate provides 4 calories, we can convert these calorie amounts into grams:

• For 900 calories:

900 / 4 = 225 grams of carbohydrates.

• For 1300 calories:

1300 / 4 = 325 grams of carbohydrates.

This produces a recommended range of about 225 to 325 grams of carbohydrates for someone consuming a 2000 calorie diet. The option of 275 grams falls within this range and aligns closely with the average recommendation based on the percentage of total calorie intake from carbohydrates.

Thus, the recommended daily carbohydrate intake of