A 52-year-old member asked:
How much percentage of calories in a daily diet should be from carbohydrate?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Francine Yepanswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
45-65%: Your carbs should be about 45-65% of your total calories every day. Choose good carbs like fruits, veggies, nuts and beans, and whole grains. Happy eating!
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Emil Shakovanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 17 years experience
30%: Choose the low glycemic index carbs for best results.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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