Table 1.
Nutrient Composition of the Study Diets
| Nutrient | SWD (run‐in) | WD | WFMD | ORAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total fata | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| SFAa | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| MUFAa | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| PUFAa | 7 | 16 (ALA 2.7a) | 16 (ALA 2.6a) | 14 (ALA 0.4a) |
| Carbohydratea | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Proteina | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Fiber, g/d | 25 | 30 | 26 | 26 |
| Cholesterol, mg/d | 202 | 117 | 169 | 163 |
All diets used the same 6‐day cycle menu, developed using Food Processor SQL software v10.8 (ESHA Research). ALA indicates α‐linolenic acid; MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acids; ORAD, oleic acid–replaces–α‐linolenic acid diet; PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acids; SFA, saturated fatty acids; SWD, standard Western diet; WD, walnut diet; WFMD, walnut fatty acid–matched diet.
a
Percentage of total calories based on a 2100‐cal diet.