Let's analyze the information provided in the table and determine the appropriate dietary advice step-by-step.
1. Carbohydrates:
- Suggested percentage: 45-65%
- Actual percentage: 70%
- Observation: The actual carbohydrate intake of 70% is higher than the suggested range (45-65%). This suggests that the patient is consuming too many carbohydrates, which typically come from rice, pasta, bread, and other similar foods.
2. Lipids (Fats):
- Suggested percentage: 20-35%
- Actual percentage: 5%
- Observation: The actual lipid intake of 5% is significantly lower than the suggested range (20-35%). This indicates that the patient is not consuming enough lipids, which can be sourced from oils, butter, avocados, nuts, and similar foods.
3. Proteins:
- Suggested percentage: 10-35%
- Actual percentage: 25%
- Observation: The actual protein intake of 25% falls within the suggested range (10-35%). Therefore, the patient's protein intake is appropriate and does not need adjustment.
Given these observations, we can now make the following dietary recommendations:
Since the carbohydrate intake is higher than suggested, the patient should reduce the intake of foods high in carbohydrates, such as rice and pasta. To balance the diet without increasing the lipid intake unnecessarily, the patient should focus on increasing other sources of macronutrients, particularly lean meats, which are a good source of proteins and can help substitute some of the caloric intake from excess carbohydrates.
So, the correct advice is:
The patient should decrease the amount of rice and pasta and increase the amount of lean meats (proteins) in his or her diet.
