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building nutritional health
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Fats and Oils
Use Sparingly |
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Serving Size
1 teaspoon oil, mayonnaise, butter, margarine
or other solid fat
These foods count as 1 teaspoon of oil: 2 teaspoons peanut butter,
1/4 ounce nuts, 5 olives, 1/8 avocado, 1 tbsp salad dressing |
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Total
fat in American diets averages 38% of calories. A lower goal (30%
fat or less) is recommended. Because fat does increase satiety (fullness),
a little bit is suggested with each meal. But be aware of foods which
are loaded with fat (fried foods, pastries, ice cream, full-fat dairy
foods and fatty meats). They are often the culprits in high fat diets.
Selecting lower fat options within all food group categories will
make a big difference in total calories, and health.
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Not all exercises or diets are
suitable for everyone. Before you begin this program, you should have
permission from your doctor to participate in vigorous exercise and change
of diet. If you feel discomfort or pain when you exercise, do not continue.
The instructions and advice presented are in no way intended as a substitute
for medical counseling. The creators, producers, participants and distributors
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and advice provided here.
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