The percentage of daily total calories obtained from carbohydrates should be:

The percentage of daily total calories obtained from carbohydrates should be:

Explanation

A healthy adult's diet should consist of 45% to 65% of daily calories from carbohydrates.

The percentage of daily total calories obtained from carbohydrates can vary depending on factors such as:

  • age
  • sex
  • activity level
  • individual health goals.