PHRM 221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Low-Density Lipoprotein, Canola, Coconut Oil
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Recommendation: 1 a day on average is okay. Some evidence points to egg intake assisting an hdl. Raises total ldl to a greater than unsaturated oils, but less than butter. Need to consider dietary pattern and if this is the primary fat source or main saturated fat source. Benefits solid at room temp, good shelf life, moderate heat point. Recommendation use a variety of oils, consider total saturated fat per day, balance of pufas and mufas. If saturated fats are replaced with mufas and cho, then people should choose plant sources of mufas (e. g. olive oil, canola oil, nuts, and seeds) and high-quality sources of cho (e. g. whole grains and low gi carbs) Total fiber is made up of soluble and insoluble fibers. Ldl cholesterol by reducing cholesterol absorption. Aim 20-40 grams fiber/day (range due to age, weight) Soluble fiber : oats, beans, lentils, barley, and psyllium, fruits and vegetables, pectin.
