How many carbohydrates should you consume at 5' 2 on 1200 calories per day?

Fifty percent of your diet or half of what you eat should come from carbohydrates. If you consume a 1,200 calorie diet, then 600 calories should come from carbs. The beneficial carbs would be fruits, vegetables, whole grains such as oatmeal. If you want to maintain a healthy diet or weight, avoid or reduce carbs such as sugar, potato chips, pastries, white breads, pasta and other refined foods.