Question

Calvin is a 19-year-old collegiate gymnast. He has been consuming approximately 3,200 calories per day, feels energetic, recovers well, and has maintained his weight at 150 pounds for the last 2 years. After a recent blood test, he discovered that his total cholesterol is 235. He is concerned about this result, and asks for your assistance in making the necessary dietary changes to lower his cholesterol.
Questions:
1. How many grams of total fat, as well as saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats, would you recommend Calvin consume daily?
2. Do you have any other dietary suggestions that would help Calvin lower his cholesterol?

Answer 1

Answer:

Saturated = 20.8 g (6%)

Mono & Poly-Saturated = 105.6 g (30%)

Explanation:

Saturated = 20.8 g (6% of 3200 Calories Diet)

Mono & Poly-Saturated = 105.6 g (30% of 3200 Calories Diet)

He should increase his soluble fiber consumption, avoid red meat (it contain saturated fats) and a gymnast he should also add more whey protein in his diet.