Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat Nov 20, 2009
"APOA2, Dietary Fat and Body Mass Index." ... 10, 2007) For most adults dietary fat intake is associated with body mass index (BMI) ... However, for 13 percent of the Framingham Heart Study population with a specific gene variant, higher dietary fat was not. (Science Daily)
3 steps to an energising lunch Nov 16, 2009
Dietary fat helps you maintain energy levels and absorb certain nutrients. Fat also slows gastric emptying and glucose release. (India Times, India)
Low Cholesterol May Shrink Risk For High-grade Prostate Cancer Nov 7, 2009
(May 21, 2007) In recent years, research has indicated a possible link between dietary fat intake and prostate cancer. New research explores the effect statin medications (which work to reduce low-density. (Science Daily)
4 Characteristics of Muscular Men Nov 5, 2009
Further, muscular men understand that their meals are best made up of a combination of macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates and moderate amounts of dietary fat ... A smarter idea is to create a diet plan that contains a more moderate carbohydrate intake (30 percent to 40 percent of total calories), combined with enough protein to meet your requirements and healthy dietary fats to round out the diet. (Fox News)
3 new prescription diet drugs may soon help obese Oct 22, 2009
Three prescription drugs now used to treat obesity include phentermine, which suppresses appetite; sibutramine (Meridia), which makes people feel full more quickly; and orlistat (Xenical), which keeps some dietary fat from being absorbed by the intestine. Orlistat is sold in a lower dose over-the-counter as Alli. (USA Today -- News)
Go Fibre for Health Oct 14, 2009
Insoluble fibre may also hamper the absorption of calorie-dense dietary fat. So reaching for an apple instead of a bag of chips is a smart choice for someone trying to lose weight. (Suite101.com)
"Good" Dietary Fats Trim Body Fat in Diabetic Women Oct 13, 2009
"Good" dietary fats trim body fat in diabetic women: MedlinePlus ... "Good" dietary fats trim body fat in diabetic women. (MEDLINEplus)
Antioxidants Lower Risk of Preterm Birth Oct 10, 2009
Similarly, women with the highest blood levels of certain dietary fats, including unsaturated fats, showed a somewhat higher risk of preterm birth. Omega-3 fats, found largely in fish, were unrelated to preterm delivery. (Newsmax)
No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin Sep 30, 2009
"If we can find a pathway that links a high-fat diet with arthritis, then we can try to identify and block the inflammatory mediators that are linked with the dietary fat.". More information. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Obesity Alone Does Not Cause Arthritis In Animals, Scientists Find Sep 30, 2009
"If we can find a pathway that links a high-fat diet with arthritis, then we can try to identify and block the inflammatory mediators that are linked with the dietary fat.". The study was sponsored by the National Institute for Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Arthritis Foundation. (Science Daily)
Pancreatic cancer can be prevented Sep 23, 2009
Researchers analyzed the diets of more than 525,000 participants to determine whether there is an association between dietary fat and pancreatic cancer. The study found no association between plant-food fat and pancreatic cancer. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cholesterol-Lowering Diets Sep 9, 2009
The last aspect of your diet is dietary fat choices ... Instead, try and choose mono and polyunsaturated sources of dietary fat, with good sources being safflower, sesame, soy, corn and sunflower oil, all forms of nuts and seeds, olive oil, peanut oil, and avocados. (Fox News)
Saturated fat may spur Alzheimer's Sep 7, 2009
"Our study found that some dietary fats damaged the blood-brain-barrier, an important membrane that regulates what is normally allowed in and out of the brain like important nutrients.". Alzheimer's was characterised by the presence of a protein in the brain called amyloid which caused inflammation and cell death, said Mamo. (India Times, India)
Tying exercise to weight loss and good health Sep 7, 2009
Excess dietary fat also gets stored as body fat. And what about the question of whether exercise increases or decreases appetite. (Boston Globe)
• Thinking more kindly of that ear of corn Sep 2, 2009
It also slows the absorption of dietary fat. Insoluble fiber, which our bodies can't digest, scrapes the sludge out of our gastrointestinal tracts. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
5 Fat-Burning Myths Every Man Should Know Aug 29, 2009
They believe that in order to lose weight effectively, they should avoid eating carbohydrates and dietary fats together. This belief stems from the fact that since carbohydrates are used for energy, if fats are consumed at the same time they will immediately get turned to body fat. (Fox News)
THINNER YOU: Alcohol and weight loss Aug 27, 2009
Therefore, the carbohydrates (glucose) and dietary fats are just changed into body fat, waiting to be carried away for permanent fat storage in the body. Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning that it causes water loss and dehydration. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Needham Health Matters: Managing the trans fat ban transition Aug 20, 2009
Trans fat is the most dangerous type of dietary fat. It increases bad (LDL) cholesterol and lowers good (HDL) cholesterol. (Needham Tab, MA)
Why You Can't Lose Weight Aug 1, 2009
Dietary fat has been unjustly demonized for years as the cause of obesity and cardiovascular disease. As such, medical professionals have recommended that people reduce the amount of fat that they eat. (Suite101.com)
DOCTOR IS IN: Common sense and science agree an ounce of prevention works Jul 22, 2009
There is evidence from dozens of studies on worksite health promotion programs that prevention programs can work, such as ones to reduce tobacco use, dietary fat consumption, high blood pressure, total serum cholesterol levels and days absent from work due to illness or disability. For example, at Citibank a comprehensive health management program showed a return on investment of $4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Two Dietary Oils, Two Sets Of Benefits For Older Women With Diabetes Jul 16, 2009
Making this subtle change in the intake of high-quality dietary fats in an effort to alter body composition is both achievable and affordable to postmenopausal women in the United States who are managing the difficult combination of obesity and diabetes, said Martha Belury, professor of human nutrition at Ohio State University and senior author of the study ... Increasing this hormone may have instilled an improved ability to burn dietary fats, said Belury, who hopes to investigate this... (Science Daily)
• Cinnamon credited for drop in cholesterol level Jul 10, 2009
It is also vital that people with elevated cholesterol levels limit dietary fat. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein sources should make up the bulk of the diet, rounded out with minimal salt and sugar intake. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer Jun 30, 2009
Some studies have also linked dietary fat to increased risk, but researchers said that data had been inconclusive. However, Rachael Z. Stolzenberg-Solomon, from the institute's cancer epidemiology and genetics division, said the new study "found an association between high fat intake and pancreatic cancer risk -- specifically, high fat from animal foods.". (MEDLINEplus)
Fatty diet may lead to pancreatic cancer Jun 29, 2009
Some studies have also linked dietary fat to increased risk, but researchers said that data had been inconclusive. The deadly disease will strike more than 42,000 Americans and kill more than 35,000 this year, according to the American Cancer Society. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dietary Fat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer Jun 28, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 27, 2009) High intake of dietary fats from red meat and dairy products was associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published online June 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute ... Theibaut et al. Dietary Fatty Acids and Pancreatic Cancer in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. (Science Daily)
ABCs of Nutrition: Vitamin K essential for blood clotting Jun 24, 2009
Vitamin K absorption is enhanced by dietary fat consumption. Deficiency results in bruising, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stools and possibly heavy menstrual bleeding. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fatty foods -- not empty stomach -- fire up hunger hormone Jun 6, 2009
The new data by Tschp and his team suggests that the fatty acids needed for ghrelin activation actually come directly from ingested dietary fats ... "Without dietary fats, ghrelin peaks remain inactive and don't affect storage of fat. "We are particularly interested in how ghrelin may be involved in the rapid benefits of gastric bypass surgery," says Tschp. "This powerful obesity therapy frequently reduces appetite and improves metabolism before substantial weight loss occurs. (EurekAlert!)
Fatty foods make you hungry Jun 6, 2009
New data unearthed by Matthias Tschp, a University of Cincinnati (UC) associate professor of internal medicine, and his team suggests that such fatty acids required for ghrelin activation come directly from ingested dietary fats. In a departure from an earlier decade-long model, Tschp says, the ghrelin system seems to be a lipid sensor in the stomach that informs the brain when calories are available-giving the green light to other calorie-consuming processes such as growing. (India Times, India)
Fish, olive oil, nuts good for eyes too May 12, 2009
To date, all studies of dietary fat and AMD have been observational, meaning researchers have looked at what people eat and checked their vision over time. SanGiovanni is running a clinical trial -- , in which people have been assigned to take omega-3 fatty acids (and/or two pigments found in the retina called lutein and zeaxanthin) or a placebo -- the gold standard for determining cause and effect. (CNN -- Health)
Texas A&M meat science expert explains health advantages of high quality beef (2) May 10, 2009
Oleic acid comes from both endogenous synthesis and dietary fats, and the level can be manipulated. The scientific literature suggests that, you can't eat too much oleic acid, he said, adding that corn feeding increases it in beef. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Calorie restriction causes temporal changes in liver metabolism May 5, 2009
Dietary fat and carbohydrates alter insulin sensitivity during restriction. Bethesda, MD (May 4, 2009) Moderate calorie restriction causes temporal changes in the liver and skeletal muscle metabolism, whereas moderate weight loss affects muscle, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. (EurekAlert!)
Dietary fat intake and gestational weight gain in relation to estradiol and progesterone plasma levels during pregnancy: a longitudinal study in Swedish women Apr 30, 2009
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether intakes of total dietary fat, types of fat (monounsaturated: MUFA, polyunsaturated: n-3 and n-6 PUFA, and saturated) and gestational weight gain are associated with estradiol and progesterone levels in plasma during pregnancy ... No associations among gestational weight gain, maternal dietary fat intake (total or subtypes including n-3 PUFA and n-6 PUFA) and plasma estradiol levels were found. (BioMed Central)
Eating Fatty Foods May Give Memory Boost Apr 29, 2009
The study adds to their recent work linking dietary fats to appetite control and may herald new approaches for treating obesity and other eating disorders ... Daniele Piomelli, the Louise Turner Arnold Chair in Neurosciences, teamed with UCI's James McGaugh, one of the world's leading learning and memory researchers, to examine how dietary fats facilitate memory retention ... Dietary fats are important for overall health, helping with the absorption of vitamins and the protection of vital... (Newsmax)
Fat May Help You Form Memories Apr 29, 2009
Dietary fats help with the absorption of vitamins and protect vital organs. But early people probably did not get to eat fatty foods very often. (Click2Houston, TX)
First, learn about food, then eat it Apr 28, 2009
sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, offers extensive resources under "Food tion Information," including tips for weight management (a tutorial on whole grains, 25 healthy snacks for kids), different eating plans for high blood pressure (emphasizing fresh fruits and vegetables and low- or nonfat dairy products) and an explanation of the differences among dietary fats. created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, offers more than that trusty food pyramid; there's also a menu planner... (Montana Standard, MT)
Breakfast May Alter Fat Burning during Exercise Apr 28, 2009
Each breakfast provided equal amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and dietary fat, but the low-glycemic index breakfast contained 3. 5 grams of fiber from "muesli and milk, yoghurt and canned peaches, and a small amount of apple juice," Stevenson told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
500 Club: Mediterranean diet includes seasonal food Mar 29, 2009
n Total daily dietary fat should range from less than 25 percent to 35 percent of energy, with saturated fat no more than. 8 percent of total calories. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Psychosocial correlates of dietary fat intake in African-American adults: a cross-sectional study Mar 26, 2009
Current dietary guidelines recommend that dietary fat should comprise 20-35% percent of total energy intake, with less than 10% of energy from saturated fat. However, many Americans exceed these goals and data suggest that African Americans tend to consume a higher percentage of energy from dietary fat than Whites ... Because diets low in dietary fat, particularly saturated fat, are associated with lower risk for many chronic illnesses, it is important to identify strategies to reduce high fat... (Nutrition Journal)
Key Enzyme In Fat Absorption Discovered Mar 19, 2009
The enzyme, acyl CoA: monoacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 or Mgat2 is found in the intestines and plays an important part in the uptake of dietary fat by catalyzing a critical step in making triglyceride, a kind of fat. See also. (Science Daily)
Excessive Dietary Fat Caused 300 Percent Increase in Metastasizing Tumor Cells In Animal Models Feb 27, 2009
26, 2009) Researchers at Purdue University have precisely measured the impact of a high-fat diet on the spread of cancer, finding that excessive dietary fat caused a 300 percent increase in metastasizing tumor cells in laboratory animals ... Researchers at Purdue have precisely measured the impact of a high-fat diet on the spread of cancer, finding that excessive dietary fat caused a 300 percent increase in metastasizing tumor cells in laboratory animals. (Science Daily)
Weight-Loss Drug May Not Inspire Diet Change Feb 26, 2009
Orlistat, sold under the prescription name Xenical, aids weight loss by blocking the absorption of dietary fat in the intestines. People on the drug are advised to limit their fat intake to no more than 30 percent of their daily calories. (MEDLINEplus)
Want to live longer? Eat omega-3 fats Feb 25, 2009
How could a simple change in dietary fat have such a huge impact on so many aspects of our health. The answer lies in the nature of two specific forms of omega-3s, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which are especially rich in seafood. (MSNBC -- Health)
Atherotech test used in heart health study Feb 17, 2009
"Using the VAP profile, we were able to demonstrate that mutation carriers have extraordinarily low levels (less than 50 percent of normal) of remnant lipoproteins, which are highly atherogenic particles generated during the absorption and clearance of triglycerides derived from dietary fat," said Toni Pollin, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Pollin's study was conducted on 809 Old Order Amish individuals as part of the University of Maryland... (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Fat-free Diet Reduces Liver Fat In Fat-free Mice, Researchers Report Feb 14, 2009
13, 2009) Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered crucial clues about a paradoxical disease in which patients with no body fat develop many of the health complications usually found in obese people. The findings in mice, appearing online Feb 3 in Cell Metabolism, have led to the initiation of a National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial to determine whether eating an extremely low-fat diet could prevent many of the metabolic complications brought on by... (Science Daily)
Fructose-sweetened drinks increase nonfasting triglycerides in obese adults Feb 13, 2009
Triglycerides are manufactured by the body from dietary fat and are the most common form of fat transported in blood. Although normal levels of triglycerides are essential for good health, high levels are associated with increased risk for atherosclerosis and other predictors of cardiovascular disease. (EurekAlert!)
Health and Fitness Bestseller, The Body Fat Solution, Solves the #1 Diet Problem: Diets Feb 10, 2009
The lineup of the usual suspects includes: carbs, dietary fat, hormones, toxins, high glycemic foods, or something equally simplistic and then hoping to achieve lasting change by eliminating that suspect element. As Venuto shared, "Here's why targeting only one element of the diet is a fast track to failure. The simple truth is you can't treat body fat with one isolated strategy or approach--the body is made up of many diverse and active systems. What works long-term is a synergistic solution--a... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
High Vitamin C Linked to Lower Blood Pressure in Young Women Feb 7, 2009
This difference still held true after researchers allowed for differences in body mass, race, education levels, and dietary fat and sodium intake. Women with the lowest levels of plasma ascorbic acid likely consumed average amounts of fruits, vegetables, and fortified foods while those with the highest plasma ascorbic acid levels likely ate diets rich in fruits and vegetables or took multivitamins or vitamin C supplements, the researchers note. (MEDLINEplus)
Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes Feb 7, 2009
"We looked at genes involved in the response to dietary fat," she said. "One region came up strong on chromosome 11. This genetic marker was not too far from a cluster of genes involved in lipid metabolism.". (MEDLINEplus)
