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| THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ADVISES ON FAT SUBSTITUTES Fat substitutes neither benefit nor detract from
overall health, says an American Heart Association (AHA) report published
in the June 11 issue of Circulation. Long-term studies are needed to
determine whether fat substitutes change obesity prevalence and treatment
and how they interact with medications and food ingredients. Data from
the Continuing Survey of Food Intake of Individuals food survey in 1989-1991
and 1994-1995 show that children who choose low-fat products can lower
their total fat and saturated fat, but may also lower their total energy
and vitamin E intake. Use of modified fat products without changes in
portion control and physical activity may not lower body weight, said
the report. Go to http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/105/23/2800
for the full report. Source: Nutrition Week; XXXII:12; June 12, 2002; p.7.
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