The average woman needs a minimum 60g protein per day and at least the same amount of carbohydrate for weight loss. If you stick to around 1000-1200 cals per day you will generally lose ½-1 kg per week. Men need around 80g of protein and carbs and 1200-1500 cals.
Food variety has been shown to be a valid measure of nutrition adequacy. Quantity is also important, especially for the newly-sleeved who are limited to around 1/3 cup of food per meal.
You may know about Gold Coast Dietitian Amanda Clarke’s picture books “Portion Perfection”. She also sells the little dinner plate with divisions sketched on it. Amanda also has an online “Snack E-Bible” to 100 calorie snacks.
