The recommendation for a low-fat diet took a big hit in February when JAMA published three articles from the large Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) randomized controlled trials, which reported that a “low-fat dietary pattern” did not help in preventing cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, or colon cancer (1, 2, 3). Lovers of French fries and cheesecake rejoiced that they could return to enjoying them without health consequences. Another staple of physician recommendations went by the wayside. What are people to believe from recommendations for good health?
