Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Aceites y grasas: efectos en la salud y regulación mundial. |
| Alternate Title: |
Fat and oils: Effects on health and global regulation. |
| Authors: |
Cabezas-Zábala, Claudia Constanza1, Hernández-Torres, Blanca Cecilia2, Vargas-Zárate, Melier1 mevargasz@unal.edu.co |
| Source: |
Revista Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. 2016, Vol. 64 Issue 4, p761-768. 8p. |
| Abstract (English): |
The excessive consumption of high-fat foods and a sedentary lifestyle affect body weight and health. The overall fat intake relates to the body mass index (BMI) and the lipid profile; therefore, reducing fat intake helps reducing body weight, BMI, total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol. Lipid profile variation is a risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases; trans-unsaturated fatty acids and saturated-fatty acids are considered to have influence on certain types of cancer. Reduction in saturated fat intake may have a protective effect on cardiovascular events. Additionally, reducing the intake of saturated fatty acids and increasing mono-unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fatty acids can lower LDL cholesterol. The regulatory dispositions regarding nutrient contents must be prioritized considering effective measures to protect consumer health with this idea in mind, some countries have regulations on fat content. Furthermore, successful actions in public health have been taken, such as the implementation of different types of oils and educational campaigns to achieve the consumption of healthier foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): |
El consumo excesivo de alimentos fuente de grasa, acompañado por estilos de vida sedentarios, afecta el peso corporal y la salud. La ingesta de grasa total se relaciona con el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y el perfil lipídico, por tanto la reducción de su consumo disminuye el peso, el IMC, el colesterol total (CT) y el colesterol LDL. La alteración del perfil lipídico es un factor de riesgo para sufrir enfermedades cardiocerebrovasculares; los ácidos grasos trans (AGT) y ácidos grasos saturados (AGS) se consideran factor de riesgo para algunos tipos de cáncer. La reducción del consumo de grasa saturada puede presentar un efecto protector para eventos cardiovasculares. Además, la disminución del consumo de AGS y el aumento de ácidos grasos monosaturados y poliinsaturados puede reducir el colesterol LDL. La normativa regulatoria del contenido de nutrientes de los alimentos debe ser priorizada con medidas eficaces que protejan la salud del consumidor; es así como varios países cuentan con regulaciones sobre el contenido de grasas. Además, se han realizado acciones exitosas en salud pública como la implementación de diferentes tipos de aceite y acciones educativas con el fin de lograr el consumo de alimentos más saludables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
MedicLatina |
