Per the DRI report found on https://health.gov/our-work/food-nutrition/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines/guidelines/) how much fat, saturated fat, trans fat, monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids should be consumed each day by someone in Mr. G age-sex group.(Mr. G is a 33 years old male)
Did he consume too many or too few of his calories from fat?
How many of his calories came from saturated fat?
Did he consume too many of his calories from saturated fat?
Did he consume any trans fats?
Did he consume any monounsaturated fats?
Did he consume any omega-3 fatty acids?
Per the DRI Report what role does fat play in our diets and how can it influence an individual’s overall health?
Use the information contained in the first step to guide you in modifying/removing foods so that Mr. G fat intake (total, saturated fat, and trans-fat) will fall within the recommended intakes. Do not forget to consider the consumption of healthy fats in his diet.
Identify three (3) foods that Mr. G can eliminate from his diet to improve his fat intake.
Identify three (3) foods that Mr. G can add to his diet to incorporate healthy fats into his diet.
What foods did you replace in his diet and why? Make sure to include an explanation about the importance of staying within the guidelines for fat intake and why healthy fats are beneficial.
