Results of global fats and carbs study not very relevant for UK

Conclusion The results of the study have been presented in the media as if they overturn all current dietary guidelines. In the UK at least, that is completely misleading. The study results support the UK guidelines, having found that people who get around 50% of their calories from carbohydrates and 35% from fat, as recommended by Public Health England, were likely to live the longest. There are some limitations to the study, not least that observational studies cannot prove cause and effect. For example, the very low fat and high carbohydrate levels of diets found among some participants in the study might simply represent poverty – rice, flour and sugar tend to be much cheaper than animal products such as butter and meat. It's not a surprise that people living on diets where most of their energy comes from nutrient-poor sources, such as white rice, are likely to live shorter lives. However, this does not apply widely in the UK. The researchers may have a point that global guidelines for diet need to be revised in the light of these international findings, particularly in parts of the world where under-nutrition is more of a problem than obesity. However, UK guidelines are already in line with the study findings. For more information about a healthy diet, see the Eatwell Guide. Links To The Headlines Eating a low-fat diet 'increases your risk of dying young by 25%'. The Sun, August 29 2017 Low-fat diets could increase the risk of an early death: Major study challenges ...
Source: NHS News Feed - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Source Type: news