Daily Nutrient Guidelines
For Young Children and Adolescents
Children 2-8 Years:
| 2-3 Years
Girls & Boys |
4-8 Years
Girls |
4-8 Years
Boys |
|
| Calories | 1,000-1,400 | 1,200 to 1,800 | 1,400 to 2,000 |
| Protein | 5-20% of calories (13-50g) | 10-30% of calories (30-90 g) | 10-30% of calories (35-105g) |
| Carbohydrates | 45-65% of calories (113-163g) | 45-65% calories (135-195 g) | 45-65% calories (158-228g) |
| Total Fat | 30-40% of calories (33-44 g) | 25-35% of calories (33-47 g) | 25-35% of calories
(39-54g) |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 1,200 mg | 1,200 mg |
| Fiber | 19 g | 25 g | 25 g |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 800 mg | 800 mg |
**Please Note: Totals may vary depending on growth and activity level
Adolescents & Teens 9-18 Years:
| 9-13 Years
Girls |
9-13 Years
Boys |
14-18 Years
Girls |
14-18 Years
Boys |
|
| Calories | 1,600-2,200 | 1,800-2,600 | 1,800-2,400 | 2,200-3,200 |
| Protein | 10-30% of calories
(40-120 grams) |
10-30% of calories
(45-135 grams) |
10-30% of calories
(45-135 grams) |
10-30% calories
(55-165 grams) |
| Carbohydrates | 45-65% of calories
(180-260 grams) |
45-65% of calories
(203-293 grams) |
45-65% of calories
(203-293 grams) |
45-65% of calories
(248-358 grams) |
| Total Fat | 25-35% of calories
(44-62 grams) |
25-35% calories
(50-70 grams) |
25-35% calories
(50-70 grams) |
25-35% of calories
(61-86 grams) |
| Sodium | 1,500 mg | 1,500 mg | 1,500 mg | 1,500 mg |
| Fiber | 26 g | 31g | 26 g | 38 g |
| Calcium | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg |
**Please Note: Totals may vary depending on growth and activity level
