title: The cholesterol-saturated fat index for coronary prevention: background, use, and a comprehensive table of foods.
abstract: The potential of a food or a diet to raise the plasma level of total and low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol and to promote atherosclerosis is directly related to its cholesterol and saturated fat content. A new formula that indicates the concentrations of cholesterol and saturated fat in foods, termed the cholesterol-saturated fat index (CSI), has been devised. A low CSI indicates low saturated fat and/or cholesterol content and thus hypocholesterolemic and low atherogenic potential. Guidelines are provided for using the CSI to evaluate or plan low-fat diets, for comparing a food or a mixed dish with others, and for evaluating a day's food intake. A comprehensive table of foods is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Connor
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Gustafson
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Artaud-Wild
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Classick-Kohn
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Connor
mesh_terms: D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis*; D005504:Food Analysis; D005518:Food Preferences; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary; D004041:Dietary Fats