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Updated · HospiBuz · Jul 6

GEF India, IAPEN Hyderabad Host Nutrition Meet as Experts Urge Evidence-Based Fat Choices for NCDs

Updated

Updated · HospiBuz · Jul 6

GEF India, IAPEN Hyderabad Host Nutrition Meet as Experts Urge Evidence-Based Fat Choices for NCDs

1 articles · Updated · HospiBuz · Jul 6

Nutrition experts at a GEF India-IAPEN Hyderabad meet urged consumers to focus on fat quality and overall diet, not simply cut fat intake, as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity keep rising.
Dr. Matheen Asrar said fats remain essential for brain function, hormones, cell health and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, making moderation and balance more important than eliminating any single nutrient.
Rice Bran Oil was cited as one healthier option because it contains mono- and polyunsaturated fats plus compounds such as oryzanol, tocopherols and tocotrienols that have been studied for cholesterol management.
Published studies discussed at the session reported improvements in LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglycerides with Rice Bran Oil consumption, though speakers stressed no single oil can determine health outcomes.
The meeting ended with a broader preventive-health message: long-term wellness depends on evidence-based food choices, regular physical activity and consistent lifestyle habits.

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