Beyond saturated fat: the importance of the dietary fatty acid profile on cardiovascular disease

Nutr Rev. 2006 May;64(5 Pt 1):257-62. doi: 10.1301/nr.2006.may.257-262.

Abstract

Saturated fat reduction is a primary goal for decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In a recent epidemiologic study, a low-fat diet high in saturated fat (10.6%-16.0% energy) was associated with less progression of coronary atherosclerosis, whereas carbohydrate intake (67% energy) was associated with a greater degree of progression in postmenopausal women.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / blood*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / metabolism
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / administration & dosage
  • Dietary Fats / administration & dosage*
  • Dietary Fats / adverse effects
  • Dietary Fats, Unsaturated / administration & dosage*
  • Disease Progression
  • Fatty Acids / blood*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sex Factors

Substances

  • Dietary Carbohydrates
  • Dietary Fats
  • Dietary Fats, Unsaturated
  • Fatty Acids