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For comparison, a regular meal plan should include 225 to 325 grams of carbs daily, based on a 2,000-calorie diet, according to Institute of Medicine guidelines. Researchers studying low-carb diets design menus containing 20 to 100 grams of carbs per day for weight loss, reports Todayâs Dietitian.
Calories come from three main sources: protein, fat and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates supply your muscles with energy; MayoClinic.com recommends 225 to 325 grams on a 2,000-calorie diet. Some diets, however, limit carbohydrate intake to just 50 grams daily to promote weight loss.