Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781133603184
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 22SC
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Traditional Mediterranean diet is considered as a healthy diet because it is rich in unsaturated fat, fibers, phytochemical and nutrients which promotes better health. It has less amount of saturated and trans-fat which are harmful for body as they increase cholesterol levels and cause heart problems.
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