Chapter 8 - Lessson 4 Flashcards

Dietary Fat Recommendations (3 cards)

1
Q

What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for fat?

A

20% to 35% of total calories per day

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2
Q

What percentage of saturated fats is recommended per day?

A

less than 10%

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3
Q

How do you find the grams of total fat needed per day?

A

multiple the total calories needed per day by .20 and by .35 to find the calorie range then divide those by 9 to find the total grams

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