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Do 40/30/30 food charts take into consideration the fat found in most protein sources?

April 26, 2017charts consideration fat food protein sources

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Do 40/30/30 food charts take into consideration the fat found in most protein sources?

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Yes, the food charts assume half the fat is already in your protein choice. In other words, if your target number for fat is 9, then 4.5 grams is assumed to be within your protein choice and another 4.5 grams is added on the outside in the form of olive oil, nuts etc.