A Diabetes Nurse Educator is providing a class on diabetes for the dieticians and staff nurses
The nurse educator discusses the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommendations for levels of caloric intake. What do 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 that for all levels of caloric intake, 50% to 60% of calories come 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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