TABLE 1.
Current DRIs for carbohydrates for the RDA, AMDR, AI, and MyPlate1
| Carbohydrate recommendations | |
|---|---|
| AMDR (10) | 45–65% of calories in the diet should come from carbohydrates |
| DGA (11) | <10% of calories from added sugar |
| RDA for adults and children greaterthan= 1 y (10) | 130 g/d |
| RDA for pregnant women (10) | 175 g/d |
| RDA for lactating women (10) | 210 g/d |
| AI, 0–6 mo (12) | 60 g/d |
| AI, 6–12 mo (12) | 95 g/d |
| AI for fiber (6) | 14 g fiber/1000 calories |
| MyPlate (13) | Make half your plate fruits and vegetables Make half your grains whole grains |
| MyPlate (13) | Eat 3–8 1-ounce equivalents of whole grains/day |
| MyPlate (13) | Eat 1–2 cups of fruit/day |
| MyPlate (13) | Eat 1–3 cups of vegetables/day |
1AI, Adequate Intake; AMDR, Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range; DGA, Dietary Guidelines for Americans.