dietary guidelines

A series of dietary recommendations from the Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association (and other bodies) intended to improve cardiovascular health.

Dietary Guidelines (American Heart Association)
▪ Caloric intake:
   – Fat should be < 30% of total calories;
   – Saturated fat should be < 10% of total calories;
   – Polyunsaturated fat consumption should be < 300 mg/day;
   – Carbohydrates (especially complex type) should constitute 1/2 of calories in diet;
   – Protein should constitute the remainder;
   –Calories should be sufficient to maintain the body weight.
▪ Sodium intake should be < 3 g/day.
▪ Alcohol consumption should be ≤ 60 g (2 oz)/day1.
▪ A wide variety of foods should be consumed.

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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