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French Paradox
Published on 30 Mar, 2010 at 12:45 in Diet | | No Comments
The French Paradox refers to the low rate of coronary heart disease (CHD) in France despite the diet being rich in saturated fat. Origins
2002 data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), showed that although the intake of saturated fat in France was higher than in the United States (US), 108 grams (g) compared to…