NFS 244 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Saturated Fat, Systematic Review, Bottled Water
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Skepticism about the neutral effects of saturated fat. Skepticism about the not-apparently beneficial mufas and supplements of omega-3 and omega-6. Many studies used, don"t have great methods. Don"t ask what people replace saturated fat with. Omega 3"s are kind of a big deal. May still not want to overdo the saturated fat but don"t replace sat fat with sugars. Fat is back, but choosing mufa/pufa sources is still better than saturated fat. Possible exceptions: at high altitude, in a hot climate, exercising strenuously for a prolonged period. Fluids can come from any source- beverages, fruits, etc. A systematic review of water consumption and body weight in the american. Some evidence that increased water consumption can help those trying to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Studies of those not dieting showed inconsistent associations between weight and water intake. Beverage companies have huge budgets to market bottled water. Sales of bottled water have increased drastically since the 1980s.