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The typical American diet is about 2,200 calories per day with 50% of calories from carbohydrates, 15% protein and 35% fat.

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that carbohydrates make up 45% to 65% of total daily calories. 50% is in this range and for protein it is 10% to 35% so 15% is fine also. The total amount of fat should be about 20% to 35%.

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