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> The decrease in the percentage of kcals from fat during 1971--1991 is attributed to an increase in total kcals consumed; absolute fat intake in grams increase
by jniedrauer 7y ago
> The decrease in the percentage of kcals from fat during 1971--1991 is attributed to an increase in total kcals consumed; absolute fat intake in grams increased
This is very interesting data, but it doesn't say what you're implying it says. The condensed version is that people are eating more quantity, which is leading to increased obesity. And that's certainly the biggest factor. Macros are far less important that overall quantity.
- rhinoceraptor 7y agoI agree, my point was that Americans aren't eating anything close to a high fat or high protein diet. And even people on extreme high fat diets can thrive, such as the classic ketogenic diet for epilepsy. Carbohydrate is the only non-essential macro.