A low fat diet is a modification in fat content. It is designed to limit the total amount of fat in the diet to less than 10-15% of total calorie intake or about 30 to 50 grams per day.
When is it used?
This diet may be prescribed for patients with the following conditions:
- Cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis and congestive heart failure
- Chronic renal disease
- Disorder in the digestion, absorption, and transport of fat including steatorrhea and fat malabsorption, gallbladder disease.
How adequate is the diet?
Dietary fat serves as a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins and provides essential fatty acids. These functions can be met by a diet containing 15-25 grams fat daily. A variety of food intake ensures that the diet will provide all the essential nutrients.
Suggested Meal Plan
Breakfast
Fruit or fruit juice
Meat/fish (or substitute)
Rice/plain bread (or substitute)
Coffee or fat-free milk
Lunch/Supper
Lean meat/fish, seafood/poultry without skin
Stir-fry vegetable or salad with vinegar dressing
Plain rice
Fruit juice or fresh slices
Snacks
Fruits juice
Low-fat sandwich
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