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Low-fat diets are often advocated for weight reduction and to lower the risk of coronary heart disease and certain forms of cancer. However, there is no universal agreement about the value of low-fat diets. In this Clinical Debate, Connor and Connor argue in favor of the public health benefits of low-fat diets, whereas Katan, Grundy, and Willett present a different point of view.

The Case for a Low-Fat, High-Carbohydrate Diet

The association between the dietary intake of fat and cholesterol and the extent of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease has been recognized since 1907, when de Langen found little atherosclerosis in native Javanese but extensive atherosclerosis in . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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