The term convection generally refers to the movement of fluids, meaning liquids and gases, but in the earth sciences, convection also can be used to describe processes that occur in the solid earth. This geologic convection, as it is known, drives the plate movement that is one of the key aspects of plate tectonics.
The recommended range is 45 â 65% of calories as carbohydrate. For example, if you eat 1600 calories per day, and 50% of those calories are carbohydrate, you would eat 200 grams per day. Athletes need to eat at the high end of the carbohydrate range, to fuel training and competition.
Considerations. Self-reported average energy intake of 2,640 calories for men and 1,785 calories per day for women is within current USDA recommendations. However, since the majority of men and women in the U.S. are overweight or obese, many are eating more calories than they require.onsiderations. Self-reported average energy intake of 2,640 calories for men and 1,785 calories per day for women is within current USDA recommendations. However, since the majority of men and women in the U.S. are overweight or obese, many are eating more calories than they require.