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