Some info on fats

This is just a partial of the entire article about fats and DR's. I will post the full article in my profile. I am just the messenger, do not flame me or attack me, I am not trying to step on toes. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services       Dietary Guidelines for Americans     U.S. Department of Agriculture Chapter 6 Fats OVERVIEW Fats and oils are part of a healthful diet, but the type of fat makes a difference to heart health, and the total amount of fat consumed is also important. High intake of saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol increases the risk of unhealthy blood lipid levels, which, in turn, may increase the risk of coronary heart disease. A high intake of fat (greater than 35 percent of calories) generally increases saturated fat intake and makes it more difficult to avoid consuming excess calories. A low intake of fats and oils (less than 20 percent of calories) increases the risk of inadequate intakes of vitamin E and of essential fatty acids and may contribute to unfavorable changes in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) blood cholesterol and triglycerides. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS     * Consume less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids and less than 300 mg/day of cholesterol, and keep trans fatty acid consumption as low as possible.     * Keep total fat intake between 20 to 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.     * When selecting and preparing meat, poultry, dry beans, and milk or milk products, make choices that are lean, low-fat, or fat-free.     * Limit intake of fats and oils high in saturated and/or trans fatty acids, and choose products low in such fats and oils. Key Recommendations for Specific Population Groups     * Children and adolescents. Keep total fat intake between 30 to 35 percent of calories for children 2 to 3 years of age and between 25 to 35 percent of calories for children and adolescents 4 to 18 years of age, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils. DISCUSSION Fats supply energy and essential fatty acids and serve as a carrier for the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K and carotenoids. Fats serve as building blocks of membranes and play a key regulatory role in numerous biological functions. Dietary fat is found in foods derived from both plants and animals. The recommended total fat intake is between 20 and 35 percent of calories for adults. A fat intake of 30 to 35 percent of calories is recommended for children 2 to 3 years of age and 25 to 35 percent of calories for children and adolescents 4 to 18 years of age. Few Americans consume less than 20 percent of calories from fat. Fat intakes that exceed 35 percent of calories are associated with both total increased saturated fat and calorie intakes.

Most excellent Darlene, thanks. I am going to print this out. Hugs!

the  whole article is in my profile on that one.

Thanks Darlene I guess if I just keep anything going in my mouth at less than 25% of the Total Calories then my RDA % would end up under 25%.... then I can't go over! ... I think??

I would think for a man that the 35% would be a safe bet. You do higher calories and your metabolism uses them different than women, but you would be ok with the 25% also.

Thanks Darlene I have learned so so much from you and I am grateful that you take the time to post all of this information for us. I read and reread it all the time. Debi

are you planning on going to conference in October? Hope so.