Macro partitioning
Replacing saturated fatty acids (SFA) with monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) reduces cardiovascular risk, with the specific benefit depending on the parent food source rather than the fatty acid in isolation.
Prioritize replacing saturated fats (butter, processed meats) with monounsaturated fats (olive oil) and polyunsaturated fats (seeds, fatty fish). Do not fear total fat intake if it comes from these healthy plant and marine sources.
replacing saturated fatty acids (SFA) for monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) reduces cardiovascular risk. Recent data suggest that SFA proper may be harmful or not depending on the parent food
Why this rating
Based on a consensus of high-quality evidence (Level 1++ and 1+) reviewed by the Spanish Federation of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Societies.
Source
[CONSENSUS ON FATS AND OILS IN THE DIET OF S ISH ADULTS; POSITION PAPER OF THE SPANISH FEDERATION OF FOOD, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS SOCIETIES].
Emilio Ros et al. · PubMed · 2015
DOI 10.3305/nh.2015.32.2.9202
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