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Frontlines – Fall 2018
Quick updates about the latest public health news from across the School and beyond.
Artificial trans fats banned in U.S.
It’s official: Artificial trans fats are banned in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled in 2015 that artificial trans fats were unsafe to eat and gave food-makers three years to eliminate them from the food…
Social scientist
Allyson Morton, PhD ’18, studied the intricacies of cholesterol as a bench scientist, but as a ‘people person’ she also embraced opportunities to work with others at the School outside of the lab.
WHO calls for elimination of trans fat by 2023
The World Health Organization called on governments around the world to eliminate the use of trans fats by 2023. The group provided a set of guidelines to help eradicate trans fats from food supplies and said that doing…
Swap saturated fats with unsaturated fats, not carbs
While some recent studies have suggested that eating foods containing saturated fat such as butter may not be as harmful as previously thought, Harvard Chan School's Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition, still suggests "replacing saturated fat…
Monounsaturated fat from plants, not animals, may lower heart disease risk
Studies that have looked at whether consuming a diet rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) leads to reduced risk of heart disease have shown mixed results. But according to new findings from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Clearing up the confusion over fat
In this week’s podcast we attempt to clear up the confusion over fat. We'll ask if butter is really "back" and we'll have some ideas for incorporating healthy fats into your diet.
Replace saturated fats with healthier fats, not sugar and carbs
Despite some recent seemingly contradictory studies, the advice on dietary fats from the best research has not changed: Consume more vegetable oils high in polyunsaturates and fewer saturated fats, such as butter and beef and pork fat. A…
Large chain restaurants remove higher-calorie menu items
Some large chain restaurants have changed their menus in recent years to include healthier, lower calorie options, but until now, researchers had not examined the calorie content of the removed menu items. A new study from Harvard T.H.…
Healthy fats help curb cravings for unhealthy carbs
Eating more healthy fats like nuts and full-fat dairy can help reduce cravings for unhealthy carbohydrates like white bread and sugary cereal, David Ludwig, professor of nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said in an…