Question:
How many grams of protein,carbohydrate ,and fat do we need each day?

I had my surgery on 5-9-00 i`v lost 65 lbs. so far, my daughter tells me I should have a certain amount of protein, carbohydrates and fat grams each day I asked my Dr. office but didn`t realy get an answer can anyone help me? Thank-you Lesia    — Lesia M. (posted on September 12, 2000)

September 12, 2000
My nutritionist worked this up for me based on height, weight, BMI and age: 74 gms. of protein and 29-42 gms of fat. Carbs were not mentioned. Probably because they are in veggies, fruits, and breads and if you eat anything with your protien, you'll get them in anyway.
   — Allie B.

September 12, 2000
I'm not sure where I read this, but I wrote it down for my own personal reference. 1200 calories per day, 52 grams of protein, 158 grams of carbs. and 40 grams of fat. I am sure I don't eat close to that amount of fat or carbs, but it is good to know that we can have that much to maintain once we get to goal. And I think 1200 calories is plenty.
   — allendepot1