Question

Phyllis recorded her food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze her diet record. According to the results of the analysis, her average daily saturated fat intake was 10% of total calories; her average daily unsaturated fat intake was 35% of total calories; and her average daily cholesterol intake was 250 mg. Based on this information, her total fat intake is ________ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

Answer 1

Answer:

Her total fat intake is above the acceptable macro-nutrient distribution range.

Explanation:

Acceptable macro-nutrient distribution range is the range of intake of various energy sources that are linked with least or reduced risk of any chronic disease but provide enough nutrients to the body. According to this range the percentage intake of calories should be:

Proteins: 10-35%

carbohydrates: 45-65%

fats: 20-35%

According to the above mentioned case of Phyllis, her intake of just unsaturated fats is 35%, while including saturated fats and cholesterol it would cross 45%, which is obviously above the range of acceptable macro-nutrient distribution. This much fat intake will slowly obese her and could prove fatal for blood pressure and related organs.