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The Institute of Medicine recommends a minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, which is the average minimal usage of glucose that the brain uses on a daily basis. You need 2,361 Calories/day to maintain your weight. You should take 252 (40%) - 472 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 346 grams, 65% = 409 grams). You need 1,861 Calories/day to lose 0.5 kg per week. You should take 198 (40%) - 372 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 273 grams, 65% = 323 grams). You need 1,361 Calories/day to lose 1 kg per week. You should take 145 (40%) - 272 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs. (55% = 200 grams, 65% = 236 grams). You need 2,861 Calories/day to gain 0.5 kg per week. You should take 305 (40%) - 572 (75%) grams of carbohydrate for your energy needs.
This means women following 1,200-calorie weight loss diets need about 135 to 195 grams of carbs each day, women consuming 1,600-calorie diets need 180 to 260 grams, women following 2,000-calorie diets need 225 to 325 grams and women consuming 2,400 calories per day require 270 to 390 grams of carbohydrates each day.he Institute of Medicine encourages all women to consume at least 130 grams of carbohydrates each day. A womanâs individualized carbohydrate needs are based on her recommended calorie requirements, weight management goals and physical activity level.