Diet and cardiovascular health
Agency research work that investigates the relationship between diet and cardiovascular health.
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Diet and Cardiovascular Health Research Programme (N02)
Objective: To provide sound scientific evidence on the biological effects of dietary components on cardiovascular health which can be used in the formulation of healthy eating recommendations for consumers.
Diet and cardiovascular health research programme - list of projects
Details of Agency-funded projects under the Diet and Cardiovascular Health research programme (N02).
Workshop on alpha-linolenic acid held by the Agency
The Agency convened a group of expert scientists to review current research investigating whether n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) from plant oils (alpha-linolenic acid; ALA) were as beneficial to cardiovascular health as the n-3 PUFA from marine oils (eicosapentaenic and docosahexaenic acid).
Workshop on cis-monounsaturated fatty acids held by the Agency
The Agency convened a group of expert scientists to review current research investigating the optimal dietary intake for n-9 cis-monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA).