Why Australian dietary recommendations on fat need to change

Authors

Natalie Parletta, University of South AustraliaFollow
Barbara J. Meyer, University of WollongongFollow
Catherine Itsiopoulos, La Trobe University
Karen Murphy, University of South Australia

RIS ID

110120

Publication Details

Parletta, N., Meyer, B., Itsiopoulos, C. & Murphy, K. (2016). Why Australian dietary recommendations on fat need to change. The Conversation, 28 October 1-7.

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Abstract

A recent editorial in the journal Open Heart suggests many of us have it all wrong when it comes to the balance of fats we eat. The authors urge a return to equal amounts of specific types of fats known as omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in order to help combat global obesity. The paper reflects a recent wave of evidence supporting a revision of guidelines around dietary fat, including in Australia.