It is also important in temperature regulation. We should consume about 300mg of dietary cholesterol per day. 7 Find the number of grams of fat per serving on the food label. Multiply 9 x grams of fat. Divide calories from fat by the total calories per serving to find the percent of calories from fat.
Visible fat includes that in oils, margarine, the fat in meat, etc.
We eat more sugar due to low fat diets. The dietary guidelines suggest between 1100-3300mg per day. The average American eats between 4000-12000mg per day. Information contained on this page does not represent the lecture verbatim. These notes are not a substitute for class attendance.