Heart Disease

U.S. FDA allows qualified health claim regarding risk of coronary heart disease

Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 9th, 2004

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a qualified health claim for monounsaturated fat from olive oil and reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).

There is limited but not conclusive evidence that suggests consumers may reduce their risk of CHD if they consume monounsaturated fat from olive oil and olive oil-containing foods in place of foods high in saturated fat, while at the same time not increasing the total number of calories consumed daily.

"With this claim, consumers can make more informed decisions about maintaining healthy dietary practices," said Dr. Lester M. Crawford, acting FDA commissioner....

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-12-09)

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