[Low-fat and light-products--old hat?]
1Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital, Basel, Switzerland. stoecklir@uhbs.ch
Abstract:
In contrast to the undefined term "light" energy-reduced food is defined by the Swiss law that the energy-content has to be reduced by 30%, and energy-poor corresponds to a reduction of at least 50%, respectively. This must not be achieved by a reduction in protein content. Energy- and fat-reduced products are widely used; especially the use of low-fat dairy products is recommended by US guidelines as part of a healthy lifestyle pattern. There is evidence that such a lifestyle can positively influence the course and incidence of several chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, arterial hypertension and atherosclerotic complications. However, the consumption of light products alone has not been shown to be associated with health benefits, in particular not with reduced body weight.
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