Jan 20, 2011

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

SubstanceAmount (males)Amount (females)Source
Waterb3.7 L/day2.7 L/day
Carbohydrates130 g/day130 g/dayBread, Beans, Potato, Rice
Proteinc56 g/day46 g/dayCheese, Milk, Fish, Potato, Soya bean
Fiber38 g/day25 g/dayPeas, Soya bean, Wheat
Fat20–35% of caloriesOily fish, Walnut
Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid (polyunsaturated)17 g/day12 g/day
alpha-Linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid (polyunsaturated)1.6 g/day1.1 g/day
CholesterolAs low as possible
Trans fatty acidsAs low as possible
Saturated fatty acidsAs low as possible
Added sugarNo more than 25% of calories

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