Journal article
Cardiovascular Disease and the Dietary Consumption of Saturated Fats: A Review of the Strength of the Literature and Evidence
International Journal of Cardiovascular Research, Vol.5(6), pp.1-7
2016
Abstract
Introduction: Dietary guidelines suggest the reduction of saturated fat intake due to its perceived association with cardiovascular disease. However ambiguity remains in the literature regarding this association. This review aims to evaluate the strength and level of evidence of the literature regarding the association between cardiovascular disease and the consumption of saturated fats in the diet. Evidence acquisition: Computerized literature review of databases for articles that met inclusion criteria and qualitative analysis of included studies. Evidence synthesis: There was a mean quality index of 81.7% for studies included in the review indicating strong methodology in the literature. The majority of research represents level 3 evidence. Conclusions: Further research is required before the advocacy to avoid saturated fats in the human diet can be scientifically warranted.
Details
- Title
- Cardiovascular Disease and the Dietary Consumption of Saturated Fats: A Review of the Strength of the Literature and Evidence
- Authors
- Alexander Eagles (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringDale Lovell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- International Journal of Cardiovascular Research, Vol.5(6), pp.1-7
- Publisher
- SciTechnol
- DOI
- 10.4172/2324-8602.1000287
- ISSN
- 2324-8602
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451164602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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