• WHO (World Health Organization) has revised the recommendations on the daily total fat and carbohydrate intake.

• The new recommendations include-

1. Reaffirmation that the daily fat intake should be <30% of the daily total energy intake.

2. For children ≥2 years, fat intake should mostly consist of unsaturated fatty acids, with restriction of saturated fatty acids and trans-fatty acids to <10% and <1%, respectively.

3. Fiber consumption should be at least 15g, 21g, and 25g per day for children 2-5 years, 6-9 years, and adults, respectively.

4. The recommended vegetable and fruit intake should be at least 250g, 350g, and 400g per day for children 2-5 years, 6-9 years, and adults, respectively.

• Furthermore, new guidelines with respect to the intake of PUFA and low-sodium salt intake will also be included soon.

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