Fatty Acids Recommendations: Controversies and Updates

Conclusion: Higher dietary intakes of saturated fatty acids are associated with an increased coronary heart disease risk. Recent scientific evidence highlights the importance of replacing total saturated fat with more healthy alternatives including polyunsaturated fatty acids, monosaturated fatty acids, and high-quality carbohydrates which is consistent with the latest recommendations of the updated guidelines.
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research