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Macro partitioning
Trans fat consumption remains high globally, with 99.4% of the adult population consuming levels above the optimal limit of 0.5%E.
Actively minimize trans fat intake. Since 99.4% of the global population exceeds optimal levels, prioritize avoiding processed foods containing partially hydrogenated oils. Aim for <0.5% of energy from trans fats.
StrongRefutesVERY_HIGH confidence
Only 12 of 187 countries had mean consumption ≤0.5%E. The remaining countries (99.4% of the global adult population) had higher intakes, including 12 countries with mean consumption >2.0%E.
Why this rating
High-quality systematic analysis of global consumption patterns.
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
DOI 10.1136/bmj.g2272
Meta-analysis · 266 studiesCited 563×
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