Questions and Answers
What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat in the typical American diet?
20 to 35% of total calories
What percentage of total calories should come from saturated fatty acids according to the Dietary Guidelines?
Less than 10%
What is the recommended intake of cholesterol according to the Dietary Guidelines?
As little as possible
What is the average total fat intake among adult Americans as a percentage of total calories?
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What is the average daily intake of saturated fat among adults as a percentage of total calories?
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How much fat is in a slice of regular-crust pizza (1/8 of the pie)?
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What is the daily value for fat according to the Dietary Guidelines?
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How much cheese did the average American consume in 2018?
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Study Notes
Lipid Consumption Patterns
- The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is 20 to 35% of total calories.
- Healthy eating patterns should include rich sources of polyunsaturated and MUFAs, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
Dietary Guidelines for Fat and Cholesterol Intakes
- Adults should consume less than 10% of their total calories from saturated fatty acids.
- Cholesterol intake should be as low as possible while following a healthy eating pattern.
- Trans fat intake should also be as low as possible.
American Diet Fat Consumption
- In 2018, the average American consumed over 45 pounds of natural and processed cheese per person.
- In 2017-2018, the average total fat intake among adult Americans was almost 38% of total calories.
- The average saturated fat intake among adults was about 12% of total calories, slightly higher than the recommended 10% of total calories.
Fat Intake Estimates
- A slice of cheese, regular-crust pizza (1/8 of the pie) provides about 10 g fat, which is about 15% of the Daily Value for fat (65 g/day).
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Learn about the recommended fat intake percentages, Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, and Dietary Guidelines for a healthy diet.
