ASSESSING YOUR LIPIDS INTAKE
1.(1pts) What is the recommended intake range (AMDR) of total fat as a percent of total dietary
calories?
20-35%
2.(1pts) What percentage of your total calories is contributed by fat?
29%
3.(1pts) How did your intake compare to this recommendation?
HIGHER __________ LOWER__________ WITHIN RANGE_________
My fats intake is within the range.
4.(3pts) Using your food intake record (Single Nutrient Fats Report) list the 4-6 foods that
contributed most of the fat in your diet over the 3 days.
1. Avocado
2. Peanut
3. Meat soup
4.Chapati
5.(1pts) What is the recommended intake of saturated fat as a percent of total dietary calories?
Should be less than 10%
6.(1pts) How did your intake compare to this recommendation?
HIGHER __________ LOWER __________ WITHIN RANGE __________
Within the range because the saturated fats intake was less than 10%
7.(4 pts) List one or two strong points of your lipid intake based on the results of your dietary
analysis. Briefly (in 3-4 sentences) using the data collected, justify your choice
Rich in HDL examples Peanuts, and Avocado.
They are more saturated than saturated fats
8.(3 pts) What specific lipids (if any) need to be added or reduced from your daily intake to make
your diet more nutritious? Explain your choices (in 3-4 sentences).
1.Reduce saturated fats from fatty cut of meat because it increases the risk of heart diseases.
2.
