Nutrient Name: | Total fat (NLEA) |
Nutrient Summary: |
Provide energy for the body. Each gram of fat provides 9 calories. The acceptable range of energies coming from total fat for adults is 20-35%. Fat is categorized into: 1) saturated fatty acids 2) cis monounsaturated fatty acids 3) cis polyunsaturated fatty acids 4) trans fatty acids Diets higher in saturated fat and trans fat increases risk of developing cardiovascular disease. NLEA stands for Nutrition Labeling and Education Act. |
Nutrient Daily Value Recommendation: | 78 g (Use FDA 2000 calorie diet as Daily Value reference) |
Found Foods Count: | 63 |
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