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.

Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: July 20, 2006
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
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