TLC

Question 1

Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)

Answer 1

A TLC eating plan includes several papa metes to lower LDL and raise HDL, and reduce risk for CVD.

Question 2

Saturated fat and trans fat should =?

Answer 2

< 7% of total daily energy

Question 3

Cholesterol intake

Answer 3

< 200 mg/dL

Question 4

Fiber intake?

Answer 4

20g - 30g per day

Question 5

Plant stanols/sterol intake

Answer 5

at least 2g/day. 2g-3g per day

Question 6

Soluble fiber intake?

Answer 6

10g - 25g per day

Question 7

Recommendation for fish intake on TLC diet?

Answer 7

Two 4 oz. servings, w/out CHD. Two or more servings w/ CHD.

Question 8

Good sources of soluble fiber include?

Answer 8

Oats, barley, oranges, pears, beans, dried peas, brussel sprouts, carrots

Question 9

Polyunsaturated fat intake

Answer 9

Up to 10% of kcals

Question 10

Monounsaturated fat intake

Answer 10

Up to 20% of kcals

Question 11

Total fat intake

Answer 11

25% - 35% of total kcal

Question 12

Carbohydrate intake

Answer 12

50% - 60%

Question 13

Protein intake

Answer 13

15% of total kcal

Question 14

Sodium intake

Answer 14

< 2,400 mg/day

Question 15

Stanol esters

Answer 15

3.4g/day