Macro partitioning
Global consumption of saturated fat and dietary cholesterol is generally within recommended limits, whereas intakes of polyunsaturated fats (omega-6, omega-3) and trans fats are suboptimal for public health.
Prioritize the quality of fats you eat over the total amount. Ensure your diet includes adequate sources of polyunsaturated fats (like fish, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils) while keeping saturated fat and trans fat intakes low. Global averages show we are doing well on saturated fat/cholesterol but failing to get enough beneficial unsaturated fats.
At a global level, mean consumption of saturated fat (9.4%E; guideline<10%E) and dietary cholesterol (228 mg/day; guideline<300 mg/day) were in line with current recommendations or optimal intakes... Intakes of polyunsaturated fats... were far below optimal worldwide.
Why this rating
Systematic analysis of 266 nationally representative surveys covering 82% of the global population using robust Bayesian hierarchical modeling.
Source
Global, regional, and national consumption levels of dietary fats and oils in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis including 266 country-specific nutrition surveys
Renata Micha et al. · BMJ · 2014
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