The way diet affects blood cholesterol varies among individuals. However, blood cholesterol does increase in most people when they eat a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol and excessive in calories. Of these, dietary saturated fat has the greatest... Home and Garden Bulletin - Page 4by United States. Department of Agriculture - 1993Full view - About this book
| 1992 - 76 pages
...needs because fat contains over twice the calories of an equal amount of carbohydrates or protein. The way diet affects blood cholesterol varies among...the greatest effect; dietary cholesterol has less. Suggested goals for fats in American diets are as follows: Total fat. An amount that provides 30 percent... | |
| DIANE Publishing Company - 1994 - 72 pages
...body absorb vitamins such as A, D, and E, and provides essential fatty acids needed by everyone tn small amounts. Fat also helps make food taste good,...the greatest effect; dietary cholesterol has less. Should You Be Concerned? A blood cholesterol level of 200 mg/dl or less is considered desirable for... | |
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