Why Greek names and numbers? The end of the fatty acid farthest from the acid is called the omega
end . The chemical structure counted from the omega end denotes whether a fatty acid belongs to the
omega-6, omega-3, or other omega family .
Usually partially hydrogenated *Sometimes partially hydrogenated
“Know Your Fats: The Complete Primer for Understanding the Nutrition of Fats, Oils and
Cholesterol,” Mary G. Enig, PhD
Jim’s Story in His Own Words
I am 60 years old, and I recently suffered a heart attack. I never
followed any particular diet. After my diagnosis, I was advised by both my
cardiologist and nutritionist to follow a low-fat/low-cholesterol diet. I
started to eat cereal for breakfast every day, and my wife started to cook
with tub margarine and other refined vegetable oils. I avoided eggs, shrimp,
and cheese. My wife and I started to buy only low-fat products, like salad
dressings and crackers. My cardiologist recently increased the dosage of my
cholesterollowering drug since my triglyceride levels went up, and he also
placed me on a second blood pressure pill. My weight has gone up,
particularly since I haven’t been able to exercise much since my heart
attack.
I learned about the Perfect 10 Diet after seeing Dr. Aziz on TV. I was
shocked to learn that a low-fat diet could actually increase my chances of
getting another heart attack. My biggest surprise came when I learned that
the refined vegetable oils my wife was using for cooking were the heart-
clogging fats, instead of the saturated fats I’d been avoiding. I checked most