How many pounds of fat should an adult consume in one day?

To stay healthy, the average adult needs to consume far less than a pound of fat a day. For both children and adults, the amount of fat that should be consumed each day depends on age, sex, height, weight or frame size, and the amount of activity that individual gets. For instance, for a male 35 years old, 5 ft. 11 in., medium frame, who is moderately active is approximately 80 grams. This translates to less than 3 ounces. The easiest way to determine how much fat you and/or your children should consume is to use a Fat Intake Calculator. There is a good one at The University of Maryland Medical System site.