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SAN LEONARDO HOSPITAL

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS SERVICE


DIET GUIDE

LOW-FAT DIET

I. Description:

A low-fat diet aims to bring about a reduction in blood fat and cholesterol levels. Fat
restriction implies that both visible fats and fats incorporated into foods are limited. The diet
limits fat to 10-15% of total calories.

II. Indications for use:

This diet is prescribed to patients with atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease (CVD),


coronary artery disease (CAD), high cholesterol/lipid/protein/triglycerides, and peripheral
vascular disease Foods Group Vegetables (PVD).

Total elimination of fat in the diet is not recommended, because the appropriate amount
of fat is important for the absorption and utilization, and transport of the fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, and K.

III. Foods to Limit:

Foods Group Foods to Limit


Rice or Rich bread with added fat, Bakery products like Cakes,
substitute Muffins, Crackers, Biscuits, Waffles, Hot Cake, Rolls,
Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Pudding made from Whole Milk,
Egg, or Chocolate, Instant Noodles, Potato Chips
Meat or Regular meat cuts and processed meats, fish packed in oil,
substitute duck, pork cuts high in fat, all other cheese, peanut butter
nuts
Vegetables Commercial fried vegetables, vegetables in butter, cream
sauce, fried potatoes, French fries, chips
Fruits Avocado, salad with rich dressings
Milk Whole milk, evaporated or condensed milk, and yogurt
made with whole milk, cream, ice, milk, coconut milk
Desserts/Sweets Chocolates, cream-filled sweets, others made with nuts,
milk, and fat of unknown composition, ice cream, and
Leche plan, doughnuts, pies, pastries, cookies
Oils/fat Butter, ordinary margarine, lard, coconut oil, chocolate,
creamy salad dressings

IV. Reminders:

1. Eat less fist and fatty foods based on recommended energy and nutrient intake.

2. Eat a variety of foods containing fiber. Fiber can help bring down blood fist and
cholesterol levels. Good sources of fiber include fruits, vegetables, rice com, and other
whole-grain cereals and bread.
3. Use beans and peas as a nutritious substitute for meat.

4. Try poaching, steaming, baking, broiling, and boiling as other methods of cooking
without using oil. Limit frying and sautéing.

5. Any fat used in preparation of foods must be taken from the fat allowance.

6. Remove skin from meat or poultry before cooking. Trim all visible fat from meat.

7. Limit creamy soups and avoid bulalo".

8. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

9. Do not use cooking oil more than once in frying.

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