Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 26 - Section 26.1 - Study Guide - Assess Your Learning Outcomes - Page 1024: 20

Answer

The RDA in calories varies with age sex and activity. For a moderately active adult >19 years old, the RDA in calories is about 2,200 Calories per day. Men need more Calories, so the range for men is 2,200-3000 Calories per day. The RDA for fat is that fats should supply no more than 30% (30-35%)of the daily caloric intake. Saturated fats should be restricted to <10% of the total fat intake. Americans consume 30-150 grams of fat per day.

Work Step by Step

The RDA for dietary cholesterol is 100-300 mg per day, but the average American diet has 240-350 mg cholesterol per day
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