Systematic review of dietary intervention trials to lower blood total cholesterol in free-living subjects.

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OBJECTIVES: To estimate the efficacy of dietary advice to lower blood total cholesterol concentration in free-living subjects and to investigate the efficacy of different dietary recommendations. DESIGN: Systematic overview of 19 randomised controlled trials including 28 comparisons. SUBJECTS: Free-living subjects. INTERVENTIONS: Individualised dietary advice to modify fat intake. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Percentage difference in blood total cholesterol concentration between the intervention an...

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Authors: Tang, J; Armitage, J; Lancaster, T; Silagy, C; Fowler, G

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.)
• Volume: 316
• Issue: 7139
• Pages: 1213-1220
• Publication date: 1998-04-01
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.316.7139.1213
• EISSN: 1756-1833
• ISSN: 0959-8138
• Language: English
• Keywords: Cholesterol; Humans; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Health Promotion; Counseling; Diet, Fat-Restricted; Patient Compliance