General Daily Nutritional Guide for Healthy Adults
(MyPlate recommendations based on a daily 2000-calorie diet)
Grains – 6.2 oz eq
Whole Grains – 3.8 oz eq
Refined Grains – 2.4 oz eq
Vegetables – 2.6 cups
Vegetable Subgroups (amount per week)
- Dark Green – 1.6 cups
- Red/Orange – 5.6 cups
- Starchy – 5.1 cups
- Beans and Peas – 1.6 cups
- Other Vegetables – 4.1 cups
Fruits – 2.1 cups
Dairy – 3.1 cups
Protein Foods – 5.7 oz eq
Oils – 29 grams
Calories from added fats and sugars – 245 calories
Moderate Caffeine Intake – 300-400mg per day (no more than 30 oz of coffee)
Moderate Sodium Intake – 1500-2300mg per day (no more than 1 teaspoon)
Moderate Sugar Intake:
- Men: 37.5 grams per day (no more than 150 calories or 9 teaspoons)
- Women: 25 grams per day (no more than 100 calories or 6 teaspoons)
*Note: oz eq = Ounce equivalents
