Table 2.
Fatty acid and macronutrient compositions of study diets.
| LA (%E) | ALA (%E) | MUFA (%E) | SFAa (%E) | Total fat (%E) | Protein (%E) | Carbohydrate (%E) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diet group | |||||||
| 0.4 %E LA | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 12.1 | 22.0 | 19.5 | 58.5 |
| 5 %E LA | 5.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 9.8 | 22.0 | 19.5 | 58.5 |
| 10 %E LA | 10.5 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 6.0 | 22.0 | 19.5 | 58.5 |
aTotal SFA energy content listed here does not include the contribution from short chain fatty acids (8:0, 6:0, and 4:0) present in coconut oil. These fatty acids were not quantifiable with our extraction and analytical method. Diets did not contain AA, EPA, and DHA. LA: linoleic acid; ALA: alpha-linolenic acid; AA: arachidonic acid; MUFA: monounsaturated fatty acid; SFA: saturated fatty acid; EPA: eicosapentaenoic acid; DHA: docosahexaenoic acid.