Report of the Expert Panel on Population Strategies for Blood Cholesterol Reduction

Book excerpt: This publication contains the report of the panel on its findings and recommendations regarding blood cholesterol reduction. Recommendations include: intake of less than 10 percent of total calories from saturated fatty acids; intake of an average of 30 percent, or less, of total calories from all fat; dietary energy levels needed to reach or maintain a desirable body weight; and less than 300 mg. of cholesterol per day. The panel makes recommendations for various groups to become involved with general population strategies.