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Degenerative diseases involving fats prematurely kill over two-thirds of people living in affluent, ______ nations.
Degenerative diseases involving fats prematurely kill over two-thirds of people living in affluent, ______ nations.
industrialized
Sixty-eight percent of people die from just three conditions involving fatty degeneration: cardiovascular disease, cancer, and ______.
Sixty-eight percent of people die from just three conditions involving fatty degeneration: cardiovascular disease, cancer, and ______.
diabetes
Butter and margarine have been controversial for ______ years.
Butter and margarine have been controversial for ______ years.
years
There is continuing debate about why polyunsaturates, which are ______, also cause cancer.
There is continuing debate about why polyunsaturates, which are ______, also cause cancer.
Simplistic and inaccurate half-truths have created ______ around the topic of fats and oils.
Simplistic and inaccurate half-truths have created ______ around the topic of fats and oils.
Flashcards
Degenerative diseases
Degenerative diseases
Diseases that involve fat buildup and prematurely kill a significant portion of the population in developed countries.
Top 3 causes of death
Top 3 causes of death
Cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes—all linked to fatty degeneration—are the leading causes of death in affluent nations.
Fats & health
Fats & health
Significant controversy exists regarding the effects of fats, oils, and cholesterol on human health despite substantial misinformation.
Misinformation sources
Misinformation sources
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Need for clear info
Need for clear info
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Study Notes
Fat-Related Diseases
- Degenerative diseases involving fats are a major cause of death in affluent, industrialized nations.
- Over two-thirds of deaths are from three conditions: cardiovascular disease (43.8%), cancer (22.4%), and diabetes (1.8%).
- These deaths are attributed to poor eating habits and misunderstandings about fats.
Controversy Surrounding Fats
- Butter and margarine have long been subjects of controversy.
- The role of polyunsaturated fats, despite being essential, in causing cancer is debated.
- Confusion exists regarding "bad" beef fat and "good" fish oils, hydrogenation, processed oils, fried fats, and cholesterol.
- Misinformation and simplistic explanations—often promoting commercial interests—have clouded the issue.
Sources of Misinformation
- Misinformation about fats and oils spreads through various channels: rumors, hearsay, advertising, popular articles, doctors without nutritional expertise, and industry "experts."
- People encounter conflicting information about fats, oils, cholesterol, and nutrients, highlighting the need for clear and accurate information.
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