Consumers Misled By Fat Labeling In Heart Health Debate
Jane E. Brody discusses how high fat diets are shifting toward lean meats and low fat dairy while noting many labels like low cholesterol or high in polyunsaturates can mislead. The piece explains fats' roles, differences among saturated monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and how animal versus vegetable fats impact cholesterol and heart disease risk.
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American Heart Association Diet Guidance Highlighted
The guide emphasizes fat calories limited to 30 to 3 percent, a saturated to polyunsaturated fat ratio of at least 1 to 1, and cholesterol limits. It cites American Heart Association and other health groups as endorsing these prudent dietary standards.
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