Chewing the Fat

After warning about the artery-clogging potential of Chinese food, Italian food and movie-theater snacks, the Center for Science in the Public Interest last week reported the dangers of consuming Mexican fare. The U.S. government recommends limiting fat intake to 30% of daily food consumption, or 65 g for a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet

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CREDIT: SOURCE: Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Values of Portions Commonly Used

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