| ALA | Alpha-linolenic acid |
| CHD | Coronary heart disease |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVD | Cardiovascular disease |
| LA | Linoleic acid |
| MUFA | Monounsaturated fatty acid |
| PUFA | Polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| RBA | Risk–benefit assessment |
| RCT | Randomised controlled trial |
| SFA | Saturated fatty acid |
| T2DM | Type 2 diabetes |