Transcultural Diabetes Nutrition Algorithm: A Malaysian Application

Table 2

Nutrition guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes [12, 18, 19].

Calories	For overweight and obese individuals, a reduced calorie diet of 20–25 kcal/kg body weight is recommended to achieve a weight loss of 5–10% of initial body weight over a 6-month period
Carbohydrate	45–60% daily energy intake
Protein	15–20% daily energy intake
Fat	25–35% daily energy intake
Saturated fat	Less than 7% of total calories
Cholesterol	Less than 200 mg/day
Fiber*	20–30 g/day
Sodium	<2,400 mg/day

∗Should be derived predominantly from foods rich in complex carbohydrates including grains (especially whole grains), fruits and vegetables.