Question on daily fat goals

[Leather'nLace 187]

I use MFP to track my intake. The default for Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated Fat is zero.

Does anyone have a suggestion for the Saturated/Poly/Mono percentages I should plug into MFP?

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[RickM 1,752]

The general rule that I have heard these days is that saturated fats should 1/3 or less of your total fat intake. I don't think that it makes much sense to try to set goals for the poly- and mono-unsaturated fats as they are so poorly documented in most of the foods that we eat and record that one can never reach such a goal on paper (look at most food labels and see how many list the poly- and mono- numbers.)

Philosophically, I never worried much about fat and carb levels while losing since between our Protein minimums and caloric maximums, there isn't room for much of either - our diets are defacto low carb and low fat, and generally nutritionally deficient in both. I just tried to get the best overall nutritional balance that I could with that remaining "non-protein" segment of the diet, supplement to make up the deficiencies as best I could, and look toward meeting those more specific goals in maintenance when I had more calories to work with.

[Leather'nLace 187]

I think it's just my OCD talking. Lol. Since they are set to zero by default, it drives me crazy to see those red, negatives each day.

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[OzRoo 1,492]

@@Leather'nLace

On MFP, go to Home, then Goals.

My NUT gave me suggestion how to fill out the percentages.

So, for me, daily calories is 800

Fat 25%, which is 22g

Protein 40% which is 80g

Carbs 35% which is 70g

I never did anything with the Micronutrients box, I checked now, mine are at 0 also (Poly, Mono and Trans fats), but I never get any reds - negatives.

So, can't help you. There is a Help button and Community button, perhaps you can find the answers there.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I just try to eat mostly healthy fats -- olive oil, grass fed butter, fatty fish, tree nuts, avocados -- avoid trans fats, and then beyond that don't pay attention to amount of fat, kind of fat, etc. I figure as long as I stay within my calorie goals and get enough Protein, my fat intake will stay at a reasonable level.

For cardiovascular health, avoid sugar, engage in moderate to strenuous exercise regularly, and stay away from trans fats.

My cholesterol numbers have always been excellent, my triglycerides (most important IMO) are "amazing" as per my nurse practitioner, and other numbers are good too. Honestly I think it's an area where you can set more big picture goals than micronutrient goals and everything will work out well. Good luck!

[healthylife4evr 5]

Hi, quick question when can the stomach accept healthy fats, like olive oil at least??

I am 5 weeks post op and still olive oil is just too heavy

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[OzRoo 1,492]

@@healthylife4evr

I don't know the answer to this, as tolerating different foods post op is very personal, and it varies.

I started adding a teaspoon of sesame oil about 4 months post op, and it has been fine.

I use olive oil spray for cooking, and I have been fine with this too.

Have a rest from olive oil for now, and try it every few weeks, perhaps, and see how you go.