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dietary guidelines Cardiology A series of dietary recommendations from the Nutrition Committee of the Am Heart Assn, that promote cardiovascular health. See Caloric restriction, food pyramid, French paradox.
Dietary Guidelines-American Heart Association
1. Fat should comprise < 30% of total calories
2. Saturated fat should comprise < 10% of total calories
3. Polyunsaturated fat consumption should be < 300 mg/day
4. Carbohydrates (especially complex type) should constitute1⁄2 of calories in diet
5. Protein constitutes the remainder, ie 100% – (1% + 4%)
6. Sodium should be < 3 g/day
7. Alcohol consumption should be ≤ 60 g (2 oz)/day
8. Calories should be sufficient to maintain the body weight
9. A wide variety of food should be consumed
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The Dietary Guidelines also address related issues that can affect chronic disease risk, such as the need for physical activity, prevention of weight gain and breastfeeding. For 2006, analysis will focus on this year's hurricane season, the waning popularity of "low-carb" diets, restarted Canadian cattle trade and changes to the Dietary Guidelines from USDA, including recommendations for increased consumption of whole grains. More specific dietary guidelines and a color-coded pyramid will pop up. |
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