Research
Macro partitioning
Saturated and trans fatty acid intake should be limited to approximately 10% of total energy intake to reduce LDL-cholesterol and coronary heart disease risk.
Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats to about 10% of your daily calories. Focus on reducing foods high in these fats, such as fatty meats and processed foods, and replace them with healthier fats like those found in fish and plants.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Intake of saturated plus trans fatty acids should be limited to approximately 10% of the total energy intake (E%). Trans fatty acids from partially hydrogenated fats should be limited as much as possible.
Why this rating
Based on established scientific evidence reviewed by the project group.
Source
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2004 - integrating nutrition and physical activity
Wulf Becker et al. · Scandinavian Journal of Nutrition · 2004
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