What is the Goal of Prudent diet for prevention of Coronary hea disease?: (A) Cholesterol: HDL ratio <3.5, (B) Cholesterol; HDL ratio <6.5, (C) Cholesterol: HDL ratio >3.5, (D) Cholesterol: HDL ratio >6.5
Answer is A. Goal of WHO Prudent diet is to Reduce Cholesterol: HDL ratio <3.5 Prudent diet: Dietary modification is the principle preventive strategy in the prevention of CHD. WHO recommended changes: Reduction of fat intake to <20-30% of total energy intake Consumption of saturated fats <7% of total energy intake Reduction in cholesterol intake to <200 mg/day Increase in complex carbohydrate consumption Reduction of salt intake to < 5 gms per day Avoidance of alcohol consumption. Extra edge: Balanced diet contain: Proteins -10-15 % of daily energy intake Fats - 15-30 % Carbohydrates - constitute remaining energy.