The Great Fat Debate

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The Great Fat Debate

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Very interesting roundtable discussion/debate by the American Dietetic Association by a panel of 4.

Total Fat and Health

A Closer look at the Controversy - Questioning the Validity of Age-Old Dietary Guidance

The Importance of Message Translation

Takeaways:
- SFAs aren't as bad as we thought.
- Replacing SFAs with processed carbs are much worse for CVDs.
- Replacing SFAs with MUFA/PUFAs reduce LDL.
- Total fat consumption is unimportant.
- Focus on real foods, not individual components.
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