Chapter 2 - Nutrition Tools

• RDAs

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 1995

  • page 39, table 2-1

• Dietary Goals for Americans

  • similar to WHO page 41
  • Fat at no more than 30% of Calories
    • saturated/polyunsaturated/monounsaturated = 1.1.1
    • cholesterol no higher than 300mg
  • Carbohydrates at 55-60% of Calories
    • added sugars at no more than 10% of Calories
    • dietary fiber at 25-40 grams per day
  • Protein at 10-15% of Calories

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