Question:
Am I taking in too many fat grams???

Hi everyone. I am 2 months post-op and down 42 lbs. I have noticed that i have been eating more lately and am wondering if i am taking in to much fat. I typically take in about 20 grams on a 600-700 calorie intake. Is this to much?? Thanks for your time!!!    — Kari G. (posted on March 24, 2000)

March 24, 2000
Hi Kari, I just figured it out...the percentage of fat grams that you are taking in, in regards to your caloric intake is about 3%. That is not bad at all...Keep up the good work!!! Good Luck...Marni
   — Marni

March 24, 2000
Kari - Congratulations on your weight loss. 42lbs in 2 months is wonderful! As to your question, the answer depends almost entirely on what type of operation you had and how much of your intestine was bypassed. Since you don't mention it, it was probably an RNY, but it could be proximal, medial or distal, and the fat you can handle with each will vary dramatcially. Check with your surgeon or his nutritionist for guidelines. If he doesn't have any pamphlets or such, find out from him whether yours is a proximal, medial or distal and then ask other patients with a similar operation what their guidelines are. Again, congrats on your terrific weight loss. :-)
   — Duffy H.

March 24, 2000
Sorry-I had an Proximal RNY!!!!!
   — Kari G.

March 24, 2000
Marni - I think you meant 30%, right? :-) 20 grams of fat at 9 calories per gram = 180 calories from fat. That's 25-30%.
   — Duffy H.

July 12, 2000
THE LOWFAT LIFESTYLE <p> Most food labels give the percentage of calories from fat, but many do not. Here's how you can calculate the percentage of calories from fat: <p> This equation can be used on any food item which contains the nutritional information of calories per serving and grams of fat per serving. <p> Locate the nutritional information on the label. Identify calories per serving and grams of fat per serving on the food label. <p> Fat contains nine calories per gram of fat. To determine the percentage of fat calories: <p> a. Multiply the grams of fat per serving by (9). <p> b. Divide that number by the number of calories per serving. <p> c. Multiply by (100). <p> This equals the percentage of calories from fat. Remember, you want it to be less than 30%. <p> EXAMPLE: <p> 95% FAT FREE HAM SLICES: Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories (55) Protein (7gms) Carbohydrates (Ogms) Fat (3gms) Servings per package (4) Serving Size (1oz) <p> EQUATION: 3 grams of fat x 9 <p> 55 calories per serving x 100 = 49% <p> Practically 50% (1/2) of the calories in this food product come from fat. This does not fall within the recommendations of 20-30% of the calories from fat. <p> You should choose another meat product which is leaner. <P> DESIRED: <p> Luncheon Meats: 98% to 100% fat free meats.. Turkey is good choice <p> There are now many "fat-free" food products which are just as appetizing as their fat-rich counterparts. However, READ LABELS CAREFULLY! Many fat-free items may contain hidden sugars. Also many sugar-free products may contain hidden fats. READ LABELS CAREFULLY! <P> Beware of "LITE" food products. The term "LITE" is often given to a food in which water or air has been added, yet it is the same product which still contains too much fat or sugar. EXAMPLE: canned fruit in "LITE" syrup still contains a significant amount of sugar. It is best to choose canned fruit with "No Sugar Added". <p> Visit my webpage for more information, links and recipes. <p> <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen">Gastric Bypass Information, Links & Recipes</a><br> <p> <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/VBowenCookBook">Victoris's Recipes for Gastric Bypass Patients</a><br> <p> <a href="Http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/wlsreunion2001">WLS Reunion 2001</a><br>
   — Victoria B.