What is a low-fat diet?
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Eating a diet that is low in fat and high in nutritional value has long been advocated by many major US health organizations as a key component to staving off heart disease, type II diabetes, stroke, and most other adult-onset chronic diseases.
A recent, long-term study, however, called into question the truth of these claims. The Harvard School of Public Health takes serious issue with low fat diets because they restrict consumption of all fats, rather than only the most harmful ones.
Advocates of low fat diets also encourage consumers to purchase reduced and no-fat versions of foods, even if those foods contain artificial sugars such as aspartame, or contain higher levels of calories.
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Eating a diet that is low in fat and high in nutritional value has long been advocated by many major US health organizations as a key component to staving off heart disease, type II diabetes, stroke, and most other adult-onset chronic diseases. A... More -
Riverside Health System answered:A low-fat diet is a diet that decreases the amount of calories that are eaten from fat. Following this diet may help lower your blood cholesterol level. Although cholesterol is an important part of each cell in your body, high levels of blood cholesterol increase your risk of heart disease. A diet having too much saturated fat, dietary cholesterol and total fat can lead to high blood cholesterol. High blood cholesterol is often seen in people who are overweight. High blood cholesterol may also run in families. For example, if your parents have it, you are more likely to have it also.
A low-fat diet will show you how to lower the amount of total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet. This diet will also show you how to include more fiber in your diet. Soluble fiber is one type of fiber that may help decrease blood cholesterol levels. You may also lose weight by following a low-fat diet. Losing weight can reduce your risk of having certain diseases and health problems.A low-fat diet is a diet that decreases the amount of calories that are eaten from fat. Following this diet may help lower your blood cholesterol level. Although cholesterol is an important part of each cell in your body, high levels of blood... More
