Regina is trying to cut back on her fat intake to help reduce total calorie intake and promote gradual weight loss. If she follows an 1,800-kcal meal plan and wants her fat intake to fall within the range of 20% to 35% of total calories, how many grams of fat per day should she be eating?

What will be an ideal response?


40 to 70 grams of fat per day

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