Nutrient	Recommended intake
Saturated fat*	<7 percent of total calories
Polyunsaturated fat	Up to 10 percent of total calories
Monounsaturated fat	Up to 20 percent of total calories
Total fat	25 to 35 percent of total calories
Carbohydrates†	50 to 60 percent of total calories
Fiber	20 to 30 g per day
Protein	Approximately 15 percent of total calories
Cholesterol	<200 mg per day
Total calories‡	Balance energy intake and expenditure to maintain desirable body weight