How much fat and carbs should you consume, as per new WHO guidelines?
Share on Pinterest The WHO has updated its nutrition guidelines on carbohydrate and fat consumption. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The World Health Organization has released new publications presenting the latest scientific thinking regarding the role of fats and carbohydrates in a healthy diet. For adults, the WHO still recommends limiting fat consumption to 30% or less of daily calories. For carbs, the new guidelines place emphasis on the source over its quantity. The new guidelines also present new information for parents hoping to set their children on a healthy lifelong relationship with eating and nutrition. The World Health Organization (WHO) has just released updated dietary guidance based on the most recent research and evidence. The new guidance comes in the form of several documents, including: Total fat intake for the prevention of unhealthy weight gain in adults and children: WHO guideline Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: ...