Abstract | BACKGROUND: For appropriate advising on a meal plan aimed at the prevention of ischemic heart disease, it is necessary to know the chemical composition of foods. OBJECTIVE: METHODS: We analyzed the composition of edible oils, butter, margarines, dairy products and eggs. The findings were used as recommended by the American Heart Association for a 1,800 calorie diet. RESULTS: Comparing the edible oils, the canola oil was found to be the best.Among the milks, the skimmed milk is most advisable one, but no advantages were found over the semi-skimmed milk. For the eggs, no differences were found in the types of milk found in the market. For cheeses, the "minas" cheese had the lowest content of cholesterol and saturated fat. Comparing margarine and butter, the former was found to be better when trans fats do not exceed the recommended levels. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Carlos Scherr, Jorge Pinto Ribeiro |
Journal | Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
(Arq Bras Cardiol)
Vol. 95
Issue 1
Pg. 55-60
(Jul 2010)
ISSN: 1678-4170 [Electronic] Brazil |
PMID | 20563513
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Dietary Fats
- Oils
- Margarine
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Topics |
- Atherosclerosis
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Dairy Products
(adverse effects, analysis)
- Dietary Fats
(analysis)
- Eggs
(analysis)
- Humans
- Margarine
(analysis)
- Oils
(analysis)
- Risk Factors
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