The health effects of saturated fats – the role of whole foods and dietary patterns. Issue 2 (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaur, Deepinder; Tallman, Dina A.; Khosla, Pramod
• Is Part Of: Diabetes & metabolic syndrome. Volume 14:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 151
• Page End: 153
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: Saturated fat -- Lipoproteins -- CVD -- Carbohydrates -- Dietary patterns; Diabetes -- Periodicals; Metabolism -- Disorders -- Periodicals; Diabetes Mellitus -- Periodicals; Metabolic Diseases -- Periodicals; Diabète -- Périodiques; Métabolisme, Troubles du -- Périodiques; Endocrinologie -- Périodiques; Diabète -- Physiopathologie -- Périodiques; Diabetes; Metabolism -- Disorders; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.462
• DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2020.02.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1871-4021

Abstract

Abstract: The effects of saturated fat on cardiovascular health have been studied for more than half a century. While simple public health messages have been to avoid and/or limit their intake, the underlying research is more complex. It is apparent that the effects of saturated fat on health are dependent both on the presence of other nutrients as well as the associated dietary pattern. Highlights: Numerous agencies advocate dietary saturated fat consumption below 10% of total energy intake. Optimal means to achieve this are still debated. Role of whole foods and healthy food groups are important for health.