Dietary Recommendations

Question 1

Calories

Answer 1

Enough calories to reach or maintain a healthy body weight. This would depend on one’s weight and physical activity.

Question 2

Total fat

Answer 2

25-35% of the total calories

Question 3

Saturated fat

Answer 3

<7% of the total calories

Question 4

Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)

Answer 4

Up to 10% of the total calories

Question 5

Monounsaturated fat (MUFA)

Answer 5

Up to 20% of the total calories

Question 6

Trans fat

Answer 6

None as much as possible

Question 7

Carbohydrates

Answer 7

50-60% of the total calories. Should mostly come from complex carbohydrates (such as fruits, vegetables, pasta, rice, and cereals)

Question 8

Dietary Fiber

Answer 8

20-30 grams per day

Question 9

Protein

Answer 9

15-25% of the total calories

Question 10

Cholesterol

Answer 10

<200 mg per day

Question 11

Sodium

Answer 11

<2,300 mg per day