Fat-Controlled Diet

Fat-controlled diet regulates both the amount and type of fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol. The diet is generally planned to provide.
- 30% of the total calorie from fat;
- Less tahn10-15% of total calories from saturated fatty acids;
- Up to 10 of total calories from polyunsaturated fatty acids; and
- No more than 300 mg cholesterol a day.
The basic changes made in the diet include the reduction of foods high in saturated fats, cholesterol, and total fat. The diet is designed to decrease the concentration of serum cholesterol and other circulating lipids in order to prevent or reduce the development of atherosclerosis.

When is it used?
-Atherosclerosis
- Elevated cholesterol stones with cholesterol esters
- Hyperilipidemia or hyperlipoproteinemia

How adequate is the diet?

The fat-controlled diet can include a wide variety of food products resulting in carrying amounts of nutrients.

Suggested Meal Plan
Breakfast
Fresh fruit
Lean meat/fish (or substitute)
Dressing
Plain rice/bread (or substitute)
Coffee or fat-free milk

Lunch/Supper
Lean meat/fish, seafood/poultry without skin
Stir-fry vegetables or salad with vinegar
Plain rice (or substitute)
Fruit juice or fresh fruit slices

Snacks
Fruit juice or cola
Low-fat sandwich/noodles