A McMaster University study of more than 135,000 people in 18 countries finds that eating a moderate amount of all types of fat is linked to a reduced risk of early mortality compared to a low-fat diet, while a high-carbohydrate diet is associated with an increased risk of dying early. The researchers say the healthiest diet would be made up of 50% to 55% carbohydrates and 35% total fat, including both saturated and unsaturated types, adding that a diet containing 10% to 13% of energy from saturated fat was found to be beneficial. A diet that provides more than 60% of energy from carbohydrates was linked with a 28% higher risk of premature death. The authors suggested that with the federal government in the process of revamping Canada's Food Guide, the findings could be a timely addition to consultations on what Canadians should be eating.
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