Chapter 2

The Pursuit of Optimal Diets: A Progress Report

Walter C. Willett

Walter C. Willett

Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health and Channing Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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First published: 24 March 2006
Citations: 1

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Considerations in Defining an Optimal Diet

  • Dietary Fat and Specific Fatty Acids

  • Carbohydrates

  • Protein

  • Vegetables and Fruits

  • Calcium and Dairy Products

  • Salt and Processed Meats

  • Alcohol

  • Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

  • Potential Impact of Optimal Diet and Life-Style Changes

  • Conclusion

  • Acknowledgment

  • References

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