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terol intake should be less than 100 mg. per 1,000 calories, not to exceed 300 mg. per day.)
3. Protein intake should be approximately 15 percent of calories.
4. Carbohydrate intake should constitute 50-55 percent or more of calories, with emphasis on increased complex carbohydrates.
5. Sodium intake should not exceed 3 g. per day. (Revised: Guidelines formerly specified sodium intake should be reduced to approximately 1 g. per 1,000 calories, not to exceed 3 g. per day.)
6. A wide variety of foods should be consumed.
7. If alcoholic beverages are consumed, intake should be limited to no more than 1.7 ounces of ethanol per day. Approximately 1 oz. of ethanol is contained in 2 drinks of distilled spirits, 2 (4-ounce) glasses of wine or 2 (12-ounce) beers. (Revised: Guidelines formerly specified the caloric intake from this source should be limited to 15 percent of total calories but should not exceed 1.7 ounces of ethanol per day.)
The American Heart Association, Virginia Affiliate, with the support of more than 80,000 volunteers statewide, continues its mission to reduce premature death and disability from cardiovascular disease.
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