In: Biology
According to the RDA, not more than ______ of your
daily kcal should come from lipids.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 5
Lipid is a key component of our dietary intake. Lipid has one of the highest calorific value among carbohydrate, protein and fat. So, lipid serves as great source of energy.. Lipid also contributes in managing fluidity of plasma membrane depending upon degree of saturation and unsaturation,. However, over consumption of lipid is also leading cause of obesity, type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis led coronary heart diseases. So, managing consumption of lipid is very central for physical health.
The recommended dietary allownce for lipid ranges from 20-35 % of total calorie intake. It depends upon age sex and level of activity of the person as well. But in any case it should exceed the upper range otherwise it can pose significant helth risk.
So the most close option is C i. e. 30 %.