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= Good –
Less than 20% of calories from fat per serving |
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= OK –
20% to 35% calories from fat per serving |
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= Poor –
Over 35% calories from fat per serving |
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What it is:
The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommend that Americans keep their total fat intake within certain limits. This limit is defined as a percentage of your total calorie needs. |
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What we know:
Adults can meet this recommendation by following a healthy meal plan that meets your calorie needs and is designed to provide 20% to 35% of calories from total fat. There are different types of fats and some are healthier than others. It's important to limit fat in your diet. One reason to limit total fat intake is to reduce total calories for weight management. Another reason to limit fat, especially saturated fat and trans fat, is to reduce or prevent high blood cholesterol, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. |
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