The nurse is assisting a client with planning to meet nutrient needs for a 2000 calorie diet. How many grams of saturated fat should the nurse recommend to the client?
a. Less than 20 grams
b. 20-25 grams
c. 25-35 grams
d. About 35 grams
b. 20-25 grams
According to the Fat Recommendations: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the intake of saturated fats should be limited to less than 10% of total caloric intake. The calculation for this client would be 2000 calories x 10% divided by 9 calories/gram (200/9 = 22.2 grams of fat).
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