The cholesterol-saturated fat index for coronary prevention: background, use, and a comprehensive table of foods.
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.
Connor
S L
SL
Department of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
Gustafson
J R
JR
Artaud-Wild
S M
SM
Classick-Kohn
C J
CJ
Connor
W E
WE
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
D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary; D004041:Dietary Fats