Fatty acid composition in blood reflects quality of dietary carbohydrates in children
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 15:01
in Biology & Nature
Fatty acid composition in blood is not only a biomarker for the quality of dietary fat, but also reflects the quality of dietary carbohydrates, new research shows. This study showed that a higher consumption of candy and a lower consumption of high-fibre grain products were associated with a higher proportion of oleic acid in blood.