Table 1. Nutrient Profile of the Mediterranean-Style Step I Diet in the
Lyon Diet Heart Study and the NCEP/AHA Step I and Step II Diets
|
Lyon Diet Heart Study |
Step I Diet |
Step II Diet |
|
| Total calories |
1947 |
To achieve and maintain desirable weight
|
| Percent of total calories |
|
|
|
| Fat |
30.4 |
 30 |
30 |
| Saturated fat |
8.0 |
8–10 |
<7 |
| Polyunsaturated fat |
4.6 |
up to 10
|
| 18:1 (n-9) (oleic acid) |
12.9 |
up to 15 MUFA
|
| 18:2 (n-6) (linoleic acid) |
3.6 |
|
|
| 18:3 (n-3) (linolenic acid) |
0.84 |
|
|
| Alcohol |
5.8 |
|
|
| Protein, % |
16.2 |
 15
|
| Fiber, g |
18.6 |
20–301
|
| Cholesterol, mg/d |
203 |
<300 |
<200 |
|
MUFA indicates monounsaturated fat.
1 A recommended total dietary fiber intake by many
authorities.
