World Health Organization nutrition and physical activity guidelines for 2003

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Here's the most recent WHO nutrition and physical activity

recommendations:

http://www.who.int/hpr/nutrition/ExpertConsultationGE.htm

 

 

There are their recommendations...

 

Total fat 15-30% energy

Saturated fatty acids < 10% energy

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) 6-10% energy

n-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) 5-8% energy

n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) 1-2% energy

Trans fatty acids < 1% energy

Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) By difference

Total carbohydrateb 55-75% energy

Free sugars < 10 % energy

Protein 10-15% energy

Cholesterol < 300 mg/day

Sodium chloride (sodium) <5 g/day (< 2 g/day)

Fruits and vegetables 400 g/day