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?
1. About 35 grams
2. 25–35 grams
3. 20–25 grams
4. Less than 20 grams
3
Rationale: According to the American Heart Association, intake of saturated fats should be limited to less than 10% of total caloric intake. The calculation for this client is: 10% x total calories / 9 cal/gm (0.10 x 2000/9 = 22.2).
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