Dietary implications

Saxelby, Catherine M

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2002.tb04576.x

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Based on the information in this Supplement, the following dietary suggestions for fat consumption are a handy guide for doctors advising their patients on diet and nutrition. These pointers should be communicated within the context of a healthy diet including vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lean meat, fish, chicken and dairy foods.

Foodwatch Pty Ltd, Lindfield, NSW, Australia.

Correspondence: saxelby@foodwatch.com.au

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