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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges ... % calories from saturated fat < 10%: 55.8% Cholesterol intake < 300 mg: 10.4% Sodium intake ≤ 2,300 mg: 29.8%
In 2006 the typical American diet was about 2,200 kilocalories (9,200 kJ) per day, with 50% of calories from carbohydrates, 15% protein, and 35% fat. [7] These macronutrient intakes fall within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) for adults identified by the Food and Nutrition Board of the United States Institute of Medicine ...
The guideline salt intake for adults is about 6 grams of salt (approximately one teaspoon). The Food Standards Agency estimate the average salt intake is about 8.6 grams/day [6] (2008). A high salt diet is likely to increase the risk of high blood pressure, which is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Adults who increase or decrease their free sugar intake increase or decrease their weight. [25] Reviews indicate that governmental health policies should be implemented to discourage intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, and reduce the obesity in children and adults. Obesity has been rising in the 21st century.
"[By] choosing at least 90% lean beef, skinless poultry, fish, seafood, low fat/fat-free dairy and limiting or avoiding butter, you can greatly decrease your saturated fat intake."
The recommended adequate intake of sodium is 1,500 milligrams (3.9 g salt) per day, and people over 50 need even less." [ 13 ] The Daily Value for potassium, 4,700 mg per day, was based on a study of men who were given 14.6 g of sodium chloride per day and treated with potassium supplements until the frequency of salt sensitivity was reduced to ...
Macronutrients are defined as a class of chemical compounds which humans consume in relatively large quantities compared to vitamins and minerals which provide humans with energy. Fat has a food energy content of 38 kilojoules per gram (9 kilocalories per gram) proteins and carbohydrates 17 kJ/g (4 kcal/g).
Macronutrient Distribution of the TLC Diet. The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes macronutrient profile includes: Total fat: 25–35% of total calories; Saturated fat: Less than 7% of total calories; Polyunsaturated fat: Up to 10% of total calories; Monounsaturated fat: Up to 20% of total calories; Carbohydrate: 50–60% of total calories