"WHO's Revised Guidelines: The Latest on Fats and Carbohydrates"

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on fats and carbohydrates, emphasizing the importance of both quantity and quality for good health. The guidelines aim to reduce the risk of unhealthy weight gain and diet-related noncommunicable diseases. WHO recommends limiting total fat intake to 30% of total energy intake or less, with a focus on unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated and trans-fatty acids should be replaced with nutrients like polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, or carbohydrates from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and pulses. WHO also highlights the importance of carbohydrate quality, recommending that carbohydrate intake primarily come from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and pulses. These guidelines, along with existing ones on free sugars and sodium, support the concept of healthy diets.