Nutrient Requirements Carbohydrates & Fats
Nutrient Requirements Carbohydrates & Fats
- Adolescents should consume diets with:
- less than 30% of calories from fats
- less than 10% of calories from saturated fat
- 300 mg cholesterol
- 55% of calories should be from carbohydrates
- emphasis should be on foods rich in complex carbohydrates & fiber