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Old March 2nd, 2004, 02:26 PM
Bob in CT
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Default Medscape on dieting

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The minimum for carbohydrates -- 130 grams per day -- is based on the
least
amount needed to produce enough glucose for the brain to function;

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They really need to stop saying this, as it absolutely is not true, and I
can verify by over a year of low carbing.

Overview of Macronutrients
Dietary Fat
Fat is a major source of energy for the body and aids in the absorption
of
essential vitamins. Dietary fats -- either saturated, monounsaturated, or
polyunsaturated -- are typically found in butter, margarine, vegetable
oils,
visible fat on meat and poultry, whole milk, egg yolks, and nuts.

Saturated fats -- usually found in meats, baked goods, fast food, and
full
dairy products -- can raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol
levels
and risk of heart attack in certain individuals;


They really need to stop saying this too. I never avoid saturated fats,
yet I've increased my HDL (also increased LDL slightly, but lowered my
total chol./HDL ratio).



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Bob in CT
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