According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is/are the correct statement/s related to a Prudent Diet?

1. Dietary fat should be limited to 15-30 % of the daily food intake.
2. Salt intake should be reduced, with a daily average not exceeding 5 g.
3. Protein should constitute approximately 10-15 % of the daily food intake.
   Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A

   Only 2

2. B

   1, 2 and 3

3. C

   Only 1 and 2

4. D

   Only 2 and 3

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Explanation

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• All three statements align with the World Health Organization's (WHO) dietary guidelines for preventing chronic diseases.
• Statement 1 is correct: WHO recommends total fat intake should be between 15-30% of total daily energy.
• Statement 2 is correct: WHO recommends salt intake should be less than 5 grams per day.
• Statement 3 is correct: WHO recommends protein should provide 10-15% of total daily energy.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option is incomplete. While statement 2 (salt intake < 5g/day) is correct, statements 1 (fat 15-30%) and 3 (protein 10-15%) are also correct according to WHO guidelines.
• Option C: This option is incomplete. While statements 1 and 2 are correct, statement 3 (protein 10-15%) is also a correct recommendation from the WHO.
• Option D: This option is incomplete. While statements 2 and 3 are correct, statement 1 (fat 15-30%) is also a correct recommendation from the WHO.

Related Visual

• Visual 1: Pie Chart - A pie chart illustrating the ideal macronutrient distribution for a prudent diet (55-75% Carbohydrates, 15-30% Fats, 10-15% Protein).
• Visual 2: Infographic - An infographic comparing a plate based on a prudent diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains) versus an unhealthy plate (high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats).

Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain WHO Prudent Diet Recommendations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Nurses play a vital role in patient education regarding diet and lifestyle modifications. Understanding WHO guidelines is essential for providing accurate advice to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
• In community health settings, nurses use these principles to design and implement health promotion programs aimed at improving the nutritional status of the population.
• What if? If a patient has chronic kidney disease (CKD), the standard protein recommendation of 10-15% may not be appropriate. For CKD patients, protein intake is often restricted to reduce the load on the kidneys, and the specific amount is determined by the stage of the disease and physician/dietitian orders.

How to Approach the Question

• Identify the core subject of the question, which is the WHO's 'Prudent Diet' recommendations.
• Recognize that the question requires evaluating multiple statements for their accuracy.
• Individually assess each statement based on your knowledge of nutritional guidelines.
• Statement 1: Recall or verify the recommended percentage of daily energy from fat (15-30%).
• Statement 2: Recall or verify the recommended daily limit for salt intake (less than 5g).
• Statement 3: Recall or verify the recommended percentage of daily energy from protein (10-15%).

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: WHO Prudent Diet Recommendations
• Stem keywords: World Health Organization (WHO), Prudent Diet, Dietary fat, Salt intake, Protein
• Lead-in keywords: correct statement/s
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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Reference Book

E6 textbook of Applied Biochemistry and Nutrition & Dietetics 2nd Edition Harbans Lal (pp 26-464 of 479) p. 26-479