Effect of changing intake of different dietary fats and dietary cholesterol on serum cholesterol
| Change in HDL (mmol/l) | Change in LDL (mmol/l) | Total cholesterol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Clarke et al,6 1997. | |||
| HDL, high-density lipoprotein, LDL, low-density lipoprotein. | |||
| 1% increase in energy derived from saturated fat | 0.013 | 0.036 | 0.052 |
| 1% increase in energy derived from monounsaturated fat | –0.008 | 0.006 | 0.005 |
| 1% increase in energy derived from polyunsaturated fat | –0.022 | 0.005 | –0.026 |
| 1 mg increase in cholesterol per day | 0.0005 | 0.0001 | 0.0007 |