Table 1 Intervention calorie and nutrient recommendations
Dietary component | Med-A | WL-Med | WL-A |
|---|---|---|---|
Calories | No caloric deficit | 500–750 kcal/day deficit | 500–750 kcal/day deficit |
Total fat | ~35% of total calories | ~35% of total calories | ~ 30% of total calories |
 Saturated fat | ~5% of total calories | ~5% of total calories | < 10% of total calories |
 Monounsaturated fat | ~20% of total calories | ~20% of total calories | No specific recommendation |
 Polyunsaturated fat | ~10% of total calories | ~10% of total calories | No specific recommendation |
Carbohydrates | ~40% of total calories | ~40% of total calories | No specific recommendation |
Protein | ~20% of total calories | ~20% of total calories | No specific recommendation |
Alcohol | ≤1 drink per day females and males (if alcohol is usually consumed) | ≤1 drink per day females and males (if alcohol is usually consumed) | No specific recommendation |
Sodium | Limit sodium | Limit sodium | Limit sodium |
Fiber | 25–35 g/day | 25–35 g/day | No specific recommendation |