The science of lipid research continues to rapidly evolve and change. New knowledge enhances our understanding and perspectives on the role of lipids in health and nutrition. However, new knowledge also challenges currently held opinions. The following are the proceedings of the 2013 Canadian Nutrition Society Conference on the Advances in Dietary Fats and Nutrition. Content experts presented state-of-the-art information regarding our understanding of fish oil and plant-based n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, nutrigenomics, pediatrics, regulatory affairs, and trans fats. These important contributions aim to provide clarity on the latest advances and opinions regarding the role of different types of fats in health.
Keywords: acide alpha-linolénique; acide arachidonique; acide docosahexanoïque; acide eicosapentaénoïque; acide linoléique; allégations sanitaires; alpha-linolenic acid; arachidonic acid; cardiovascular disease; central nervous system; coronaropathie; coronary heart disease; docosahexaenoic acid; désaturases des acides gras; eicosapentaenoic acid; fatty acid desaturases; flaxseed; graine de lin; gras saturés; gras trans; health claim; linoleic acid; maladie cardiovasculaire; omega-3; oméga-3; polymorphismes singuliers de nucléotides; saturated fat; single nucleotide polymorphisms; système nerveux central; trans fat.