Dietary fibre and fats in health and disease.
The recent discovery of varying types of dietary fibre and fats that have different functions has led to a more scientific understanding of nutrients (especially as they effect coronary heart disease and cancer). Soluble dietary fibres can decrease serum cholesterol as can certain fatty acids. Some fatty acids may also be protective against cancer.
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Department of Surgery, Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria.
D004032:Diet; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber