TABLE 1.
Macronutrient composition of the diets
| Baseline | HSF | LSF | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| |||
| % of energy | |||
| Carbohydrate | 50 | 31 | 31 |
| Protein | 13 | 31 | 31 |
| Beef protein | 0 | 10 | 11 |
| Total Fat | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Saturated fat | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15 | 15 | 21 |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Cholesterol, mg/d | 468 | 463 | 467 |
Diets were formulated to provide similar amounts of trans fat (1.5% daily E), linoleic acid (0.5% E), linolenic acid (0.5% E), cholesterol (465 mg/3000 kcal), and fiber (25 g/2000 kcal plus 2.5 g/500 kcal above this level), and to have a comparable ratio of sugars to starches (1:1).
E, energy; HSF, high saturated fat; LSF, low saturated fat.