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. 1978 Mar;54(629):215–220. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.54.629.215

A national food policy for prevention of CHD?

A S Truswell
PMCID: PMC2425198  PMID: 652688

Abstract

There is an increasing recognition of the importance of diet in the prevention of CHD. Dietary recommendations of various authoritative bodies are summarized. There is now a concensus of opinion concerning certain nutritional changes needed. These have important implications for education, agriculture, food labelling and food subsidies. It is concluded that a national food policy is needed, but that this should come from education and persuasion and not from compulsion.

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