Question

Quantities of different nutrients which should present in a daily balanced diet of a 16 year old student

Answer 1

Adolescent boys have a daily average calorie requirement of 2,500-3,000 Kilo calories.

These calorie requirements should be fulfilled by Carbohydrates at around 45-65%, Proteins at around 15-25% and Fats at 25-35%.

Apart from calories the other vital nutrients that are required are Proteins around 78 gms, Calcium at 500 mg, Iron at around 50 mg.