The Great Fat Debate
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 2:10 pm
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.
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.