Re: Recommended Fat Intake Limits?

"Hi Ho Silver" <24601@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in part:

I have continuing problems with heart artery clogging and have just had
another heart cath with additional stent implanted. After my bypass surgery
in 1998, the dietician gave me these guidelines for fat intake to limit
deposits but still provide enough calories:

- total fat: 60 grams/day
- saturated fat: 20 grams/day

I would enjoy hearing from others in this newsgroup as to your understanding
of what these recommended limits should be.
I do try to stay within these limits, and am renewing my committment to do
so.

Thanks,

I think the diet should be tailored to the individual We don't know your
lipids, hsCRP, body fat, etc. I think a very low-fat diet can be beneficial
for a very thin person with coronary artery disease. I think that
carbohydrates are more often the problem for those who are overweight. In
fact, increasing fat and decreasing carbs can improve blood lipids in
overweight people, and maybe others.

There is pretty much agreement on avoiding all trans-fat (partially
hydrogenated oils). And there is coming to be agreement that at least
monounsaturated fats and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats are protective. I
can't see placing a limit on them except in the context of reducing calories
across the board.
--
Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
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