Nutrient composition of the TLC diet for high cholesterol

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Nutrient composition of the TLC diet for high cholesterol

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) cholesterol-reducing diet is based on reducing saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet.¹ Here are the recommended amounts of nutrients.

Saturated fat: Less than 7% of total calories
Polyunsaturated fat: Up to 10% of total calories
Monounsaturated fat: Up to 20% of total calories
Carbohydrate: 50% to 60% of total calories
Fiber: 20 to 30 grams per day
Protein: Approximately 15% of total calories
Cholesterol: Less than 200 mg per day
Total calories: Balance calories taken in and calories burned to keep desirable body weight and prevent weight gain.

References

Citations
Grundy SM, et al. (2001). Executive summary of the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). JAMA, 285(19): 2486–2497.

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Author	Ralph Poore
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Pat Truman
Associate Editor	Terrina Vail
Primary Medical Reviewer	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Neil J. Stone, MD, FACC, FACP - Internal Medicine, Cardiology
Last Updated	July 20, 2006

Last updated:	July 20, 2006
Author:	Ralph Poore
Reviewed By:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Neil J. Stone, MD, FACC, FACP - Internal Medicine, Cardiology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Terrina Vail

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