Table 2.

Institute of Medicine guidance on fat and fiber intake [99].

Calorie Level(s) Assessed		1000	1200	1400, 1600	1600	1800	1800	2200, 2800, 3200
Macronutrients
Total fat, % kcal	AMDR	30–40	25–35	25–35	25–35	25–35	25–35	25–35
Saturated fat, % kcal	DGA	<10%	<10%	<10%	<10%	<10%	<10%	<10%
Linoleic acid, g	AI	7	10	10	10	12	11	16
Linolenic acid, g	AI	0.7	0.9	0.9	1	1.2	1.1	1.6
Fiber	14 g/1000 kcal	14	16.8	19.6	22.4	25.2	25.2

AI = Adequate Intake, Intake Level, AMDR = Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, DGA = 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines recommended limit; 14 g fiber per 1000 kcal = basis for AI for fiber.