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Daily Allowance for Oil Intake
Yes indeedy - fats are a necessary part of the daily diet.
The following chart lists the official USDA recommendation for oil.
Keep in mind that 'Daily Allowance' consists of all the oils found naturally in the foods consumed throughout the day - not just cooking oil.
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Examples include: fish, nuts & seeds.
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CATEGORY |
AGE |
OIL - Daily Allowance |
| Children | 2-3 years old | 3 teaspoons |
| 4-8 years old | 4 teaspoons | |
| Girls | 9-18 years old | 5 teaspoons |
| Boys | 9-13 years old | 5 teaspoons |
| 14-18 years old | 6 teaspoons | |
| Women | 19-30 years old | 6 teaspoons |
| 31+ years old | 5 teaspoons | |
| Men | 19-30 years old | 7 teaspoons |
| 31+ years old | 6 teaspoons |
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