How
much fat do you
need?
Most people don't
have have to worry
about getting enough
fat in their diets.
Many people do get
too
much fat.
Use the handy table
and fat allowance
calculator below
to figure out how
much fat you should
be allowing yourself
each day.
First, find the
recommended energy
(calories) intake
for your sex and
age in this table.
Remember, this is
just an estimate.
Your personal calorie
and fat needs depend
on a number of other
factors, including
your body size,
level of physical
activity and nutrition
goals. Be sure to
talk to your doctor
if you have questions.
Recommended
energy (calories)
intake
for men and women
of varying ages*
|
Women
|
Men
|
|
19 - 50
years old
2200
calories
51 years
and up 1900
calories |
19 - 50
years old
2900
calories
51
years and
up 2300
calories
|
*Note: Based on
a light to moderate
activity level.
After you've found
your recommended
calorie intake (or
if you already know
it), find your number
in the left box
below. Your daily
fat allowance (in
grams) will appear
in the box on the
right.
|
Calories |
Fat |
|
1200 |
40 |
|
1300 |
43 |
|
1400 |
47 |
|
1500 |
50 |
|
1600 |
53 |
|
1700 |
56 |
|
1800 |
60 |
|
1900 |
63 |
|
2000 |
65 |
|
2100 |
70 |
|
2200 |
73 |
|
2300 |
77 |
|
2400 |
80 |
|
2500 |
83 |
|
2600 |
87 |
|
2700 |
90 |
|
2800 |
93 |
|
2900 |
97 |
|
3000 |
100 |
|
