Dietary Guidelines

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

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