Nutrition Facts labels, I don't get it

[PamE]

This is what the food labels say for a 2,000 calorie diet

Total fat less than 65g
Total Carbs less than 300

I don't get it. If I ate anywhere near 65g/fat and 300g/carbs per day I'd be bigger than the broad side of a barn! 8o Can someone tell me what the factors would be with weight loss as a goal? This is what the food labels say, Atkins says this, South Beach says that, blah, blah, blah. I'm so confused! :crazyroll If I want to lose weight what should my fat/calorie/carb intake goal be per day?

[AnnW]

This might help.
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/healthieryou/contents.htm

my nutritionist and thyroid doc both like South Beach for a structured diet plan. according to them, good fats (olive oil, avocadoes, nuts), complex carbs (100% whole wheat), lean proteins, and lots of low glycemic veggies and fruits.

[PamE]

Ann, that website is great! It's got so much good information. They should teach this to kids in health class. I remember taking a health course in hs, but don't remember much, so maybe they tried. :rolleyes: I've not had time to read through all of it yet, but it's already answered a lot of questions.

I did find this link for a quick start idea of what my target info should be. I'm just wondering now if it's accurate! :lol:

http://www.calorieking.com/freeprofile/

[AnnW]

I put in my numbers and it seems pretty accurate. It's a paid diet sight though.

[PamE]

I put in my numbers and it seems pretty accurate. It's a paid diet sight though.

Great! It's nice to know it's not way off. I just like it for the free info, lol. :D