How Many Extra Calories (Discretionary Calories) Do You Need Each Day?

The recommended number of discretionary calories based on a 3,200 calorie diet is 648 calories.

Discretionary Calorie Notes:

- Discretionary Calories make up the amount of 'extra calories' that can be consumed in the daily diet as prescribed by the USDA.

 

Because all of the foods housed within the different Food Groups of the Official Food Pyramid contain a different number of calories, the discretionary calories consumed by the dieter will always vary because they are dependent upon what foods the individual consumed during the day - and therefore, the discretionary calorie amount should be used as a guideline for fitting those extra calories within the daily diet.

 

- Discretionary Calories includes foods low in fat or fat free with no added sugar such as sugar free/fat free  pudding.

More Food Group Information for Daily Recommended Servings

 

How Much Protein Do You Need Per Day?

3,200 Calorie Daily Diet

 

How Many Vegetables Do You Need Per Day?

3,200 Calorie Daily Diet

 

How Many Grains Do You Need Per Day?

3,200 Calorie Daily Diet

 

How Many Dairy Servings Do You Need Per Day?

3,200 Calorie Daily Diet

 

How Much Oil/Fats Do You Need Per Day?

3,200 Calorie Daily Diet

 

How Many Fruit Servings Do You Need Per Day?

3,200 Calorie Daily Diet