What is the best type of dietary study to assess the effectiveness of dietary interventions for reducing CVD risk?
The best type of dietary study to assess the effectiveness of dietary interventions for reducing CVD risk is a carefully monitored study by a dietitian, such as the Mediterranean diet, which includes a high level of plant-based foods and low levels of saturated fats (replaced by monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats). Additionally, more study of the replacement of saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats alone and large, pragmatic dietary studies could help resolve the issues.