Research
Macro partitioning
Saturated fat intake should be limited to less than 7% of total energy intake to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Limit your saturated fat intake to less than 7% of your daily calories. This means choosing lean meats, low-fat dairy, and using plant-based oils (like olive or canola oil) instead of butter or lard. This specific limit is recommended to help prevent type 2 diabetes, alongside maintaining a healthy weight.
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it is recommended that... saturated fat intake be less than 7% of the total energy intake.
Why this rating
Supported by epidemiological studies showing association with higher risk, though human intervention studies are less consistent.
Source
Diet, nutrition and the prevention of type 2 diabetes
NP Steyn et al. · Public Health Nutrition · 2004
DOI 10.1079/phn2003586
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