The low down on fat consumption

26 May 2016

Block of butter, cut, on old chopping board, with bone-handled knife.

People are becoming increasingly confused by the conflicting advice about fat consumption in our diets. A recent report by two UK charities argues for increasing fat in our diet. Is this advice sound? Who is making these claims and on what basis?

To get some answers Jesse Mulligan interviews Professor Jim Mann, Director of the Healthier Lives National Science Challenge.

You can listen to the interview aired on 25 May 2016, and read an excerpt of questions and answers on Radio New Zealand’s website:

Fat lot of good (9:47 duration) Radio New Zealand website

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