The 2006 Nutrient Reference Values
for Australians and New Zealanders2 recommend a moderate total fat intake
between 20% and 35% of energy for adults to meet varying daily energy and
nutritional needs while minimising risk of chronic disease.
The Heart Foundation recommends:
- increasing omega-3 polyunsaturated fat (marine source) to 500 milligrams per day.
- increasing omega-3 polyunsaturated fat (plant source) to 2 grams per day.
- keeping omega-6 polyunsaturated fat to 8 10% of total energy intake.
- reducing saturated fat to less than 7% of total energy intake.
- reducing trans fat to less than 1% of total energy intake.
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