Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
choose all the statements about dietary fat that are true.

fat should account for no more than 35% of ones daily caloric intake.
people who ingest less than 20 g of fat per day are at risk of vitamin deficiency.
fat should be completely eliminated from the diet if possible.
a well-nourished adult meets 80% to 90% of his or her resting energy needs from fat.

Explanation:

1. For "Fat should account for no more than 35% of one's daily caloric intake": Dietary guidelines recommend that fat intake be 20 - 35% of daily calories, so this is true.
2. For "People who ingest less than 20 g of fat per day are at risk of vitamin deficiency": Fat - soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) require fat for absorption. Inadequate fat intake (less than 20g/day for some) can lead to deficiency, so this is true.
3. For "Fat should be completely eliminated from the diet if possible": Fat is essential for many bodily functions (e.g., hormone production, fat - soluble vitamin absorption), so eliminating it is harmful, making this false.
4. For "A well - nourished adult meets 80% to 90% of his or her resting energy needs from fat": The body's resting energy needs (basal metabolic rate) are mainly met by carbohydrates and fat, but the percentage from fat is not 80 - 90%. It's more around 20 - 30% (depending on diet and activity), so this is false.

Answer:

A. Fat should account for no more than 35% of one's daily caloric intake, B. People who ingest less than 20 g of fat per day are at risk of vitamin deficiency