Trans Fat, Saturated Fat Consumption Down, But Not Far Enough.

In a study comparing dietary fatty acid intake from 1980-1982 through 2007-2009, downward trends were observed for total, saturated, and trans fat as a percent of total energy in both men and women. However, mean intakes were still above recommended levels for both trans and saturated fatty acids. Note that mean intakes of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) were also below levels recommended in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and by the American Heart Association. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Prevention/48228