While providing a class on diabetes, the nurse discusses the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) recommendations for levels of caloric intake. The ADA's recommendations include:
A) 0% of calories from carbohydrates, 50% from fat, and the remaining 50% from protein
B) 10% to 20% of calories from carbohydrates, 20 to 30% from fat, and the remaining 50% to 60% from protein
C) 20% to 30% of calories from carbohydrates, 50 to 60% from fat, and the remaining 10% to 20% from protein
D) 50% to 60% of calories from carbohydrates, 20 to 30% from fat, and the remaining 10% to 20% from protein
Ans: D
Feedback: Currently, the ADA and the American Dietetic Association recommend for all levels of caloric intake 50% to 60% of calories from carbohydrates, 20 to 30% from fat, and the remaining 10% to 20% from protein. These recommendations are also consistent with the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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