Day: November 10, 2010

Essential Nutrients: Protein

10% – 35% of your total calories should come from protein. Sources of high quality protein include lean meat, poultry, fish, cheese, eggs, yogurt, milk, and soy products.

Essential Nutrients: Carbohydrate

Each gram of carbohydrate provides 4 calories.

Essential Nutrients: Dietary Fat

The American Heart Association recommends the consumption of fish high in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week.

Essential Nutrients: Water

Depending on your weight, activity level, and climate, you should drink 8-12 cups of water (a total of 64 to 96 ounces of water) every day.

Eat Nutrient-dense Foods

Get the most nutrition out of your calories.