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General nutrition recommendations for maintaining health.
| Protein | 15–20% of total calories should come from protein; 0.8–1.2 g/kg/day derived from whole food sources |
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| Fat | >15% and <30% of total calories should come from fat |
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| Carbohydrate | >50% of total calories should come from carbohydrates, or 3–8 g/kg/day |
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| Micronutrients | Regular supplementation is not recommended in healthy children and adolescents consuming a balanced diet |
