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CHAPTER 2
2.2 Nutrient: protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral
Dietary
Recommendations of Fat
Description Male Female
Total Body Fat 70g 56g
Saturated Fat A
(an unhealthy type maximum A maximum of 17g
of fat.) of 21g
A
Trans Fat maximum A maximum of 2g
of 2g
**This is just a suggestion; consumption should be restricted to a minimum level.
A 4g increase in trans fat (based
on a 1,800-2,000 kcal diet) can
result in a 23% significantly
increased risk of heart disease.
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