An adult client consumes about 1800 calories per day. How many calories per day should the nurse counsel the client to consume from fats?

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Adults should get about 20% to 35% of their daily calories from fats. The client who consumes about 1800 calories per day needs approximately 360 to 630 calories per day from fat. The calculation is as follows: (1800 calories x 0.20 = 360 calories to 1800 x 0.35 = 630).

An Adult Client Consumes About 1800 Calories Per Day