Q. Fats requirements during congestive cardiac failure?
Fat: The quantity and quality of fat would be governed by the severity of hyper- lipidemia and adiposity. Emphasis, as always should be laid on oils rich in MUFA's and PUFA's. Fats rich in SFA's should be avoided. In any case fats should not provide more than 20% of the total energy and the diet should be low in cholesterol (< 200 mg/day) depending upon the lipid profile of the patient.