How can I manage the fat content of my diet?

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Elizabeth B. Rahavi, RD
Program Manager, Nutrition
http://www.ific.org/  
(202) 296-1102

<font><span>Since she was in high school preparing replicas of her favorite restaurant meals at home, Elizabeth B. Rahavi, RD, has enjoyed eating and learning about food. In college at Texas Woman's University she turned her passion for food into a career by achieving a B.S. in Nutrition and Institutional Administration. Elizabeth moved to Washington, DC and successfully completed a professional dietetic internship with Sodexho. In December of 2004, she became a registered dietitian and is now an active member of the American Dietetic Association and the Institute of Food Technologists. Elizabeth is currently employed at the International Food Information Council (www.ific.org) where she monitors and analyzes nutrition information in the media and tracks trends in coverage.  She also authors and co-develops nutrition materials that are used to educate health professionals, scientists, and others about the barriers and motivators that play a role in helping people achieve more healthful lifestyles. Elizabeth is an accomplished public speaker and presenter, having presented nutrition information to US and International audiences. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys being outdoors and recently completed her first marathon.
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How can I manage the fat content of my diet?

 

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Elizabeth Rahavi: When you are managing the fat content of your diet, portion size is really important. If you are eating a guacamole or sour cream at a party, you can think about spooning out some of them onto your plate, so that you are not eating directly out of the bowl or jar. If you are eating out you can try ordering sauces and dressing on the side so that you are in control of the amount of extra fat that goes into your diet. If you are cooking at home, you can try cooking with a cooking spray instead of oil or butter, you can also trim the visible fat of the meat and poultry. You can also try using a low or no fat milk or cheese instead of one made with whole fat.

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