Recommendations for macronutrients in the diet

Question 1

RDA for fat

Answer 1

30% of less of mainly plants and fish

Question 2

Current US intake for fat

Answer 2

40% of mainly animals, saturated palm oil, margarine/shortening

Question 3

Fat - for best health based on research

Answer 3

20% or less of mainly plants and fish

Question 4

RDA for CHO

Answer 4

60% (range of 55-75) of mainly starch. No alcohol. 20-30 gm of fiber

Question 5

Current US intake for CHO

Answer 5

55-75% mainly sugar (alcohol supplies about 1/5 of the kcal’s). 10 gm of fiber

Question 6

CHO - for best health based on research

Answer 6

55-65% (never lower than 50%) of mainly starch. Little alcohol. 30+ gm of fiber

Question 7

RDA for PRO

Answer 7

20% maximum with 12-15% for most. Mainly plants.

Question 8

Current US intake for PRO

Answer 8

12-15% of mainly animals

Question 9

PRO - for best health based on research

Answer 9

20% maximum with 12-15% for most. Mainly plants

Question 10

Carb deficiency

Answer 10

no known, would be found with overall malnutrition

Question 11

The most common indication of inadequate carb availability would be ___

Answer 11

fatigue