National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) step 2 diet

Introduction

Total fat (< 30%)

• saturated fat < 7%*
• polyunsaturated fat < 10%
• monounsaturated fat 10-15%

Carbohydrates (55%)

• complex carbohydrates 45%
• refined sugars 10%

Protein: 10-20%

Cholesterol: < 200 mg/day*

* differences from step 1 diet

More general terms

• healthy diet

Additional terms

• cholesterol
• National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)