But there are some basic guidelines you can follow to ensure youâre eating healthy. The FDA presents two recommended calorie intake levels, each with a guideline of 30% of total intake from fat calories. For a female adult the level is around 2,000 calories per day, with 600 fat calories. For a male adult the level is around 2,500 calories per day, with 750 fat calories. The calorie intake levels above are recommended if youâre trying to maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight, you should eat less than the recommended calorie intake amount to lose that weight.
At the serving step, hot food should be kept at 135 ÂºF or above and cold food should be. kept at 41 ÂºF or below. Cooling and reheating should be done as quickly as possible to. limit the time that the food is in the temperature danger zone. Temperature is even important in clean up! Water temperature is important when.
1 After cooking, keep hot food at 60Â°C (140Â°F) or hotter until itâs served. 2  Serve hot food while hot, or put it in the fridge or freezer as soon as possible once cooled (within two hours of preparation). 3  Never leave food out for more than two hours. 4  Use clean dishes and utensils to serve food.