| •
Limit LDL raising nutrients |
o <7% kcal from sat
fat |
| o <200 mg chol/day |
| o Limit trans fat |
|
• Add therapeutic options |
o 2 gm plant stanol/day |
| o 10-25 gm viscous
(soluble) fiber/day |
|
• Balance total calories |
Adjust total caloric intake to maintain
desirable body wt/prevent wt gain |
| • Include
physical activity |
Include enough moderate exercise
to expend at least 200 kcal/day |
| •
Distribute macronutrient calories |
25% to 35% of energy from fat. |
| 15% of energy from
protein |
50%
to 60% of energy from carbohydrate
(with 20 to 30 gm dietary fiber) |
| |
|
| Source:
Adapted from National Cholesterol Education Program, Adult Treatment
Panel III, Table V.2-1 |
