Part of the Laki fissure system in Iceland that erupted from June 1783 until February 1784 in one of the largest eruptions in recorded history. Image: Ulrich Latzenhofer / Fotopedia.ost of the lava flows (90%) erupted in the first 5 months. In fact, more than half of the lava erupted did so in the first 48 days of the Laki eruptions.
Sedentary women between the ages of 19 and 30 should consume between 1,800 and 2,000 calories per day. Carbohydrates should account for 810 to 1,300 of your calories each day. As there are 4 calories in 1 gram of carbohydrates, this amounts to 202.5 to 325 grams of carbohydrates per day. If you are between the ages of 31 and 50, you should consume 1,800 calories per day and 202.5 to 292.5 grams of carbohydrates.
If you exercise moderately, the ADA recommends consuming at least 2.3 g of carbohydrate per 1 lb. of body weight per day. Very active people should aim for at least 4.5 g of carbohydrate per 1 lb. of body weight. In other words, if you are extremely active and weigh 150 lbs., your daily diet should contain 675 g of carbohydrate and about 5,000 calories.