On reading the article about hypertriglyceridemia by Michelle Fung and Jiri Frohlich,1 I wondered about the recommendation for a diet containing less than 10% of calories from fat. The report of an expert panel2 cited by Fung and Frohlich on this point recommends that 25% to 35% of caloric intake be derived from fat. Clarification of the recommendation for a 10% diet would be appreciated.
Kristen MacEachern Registered Dietitian Halton Health Care Services Halton, Ont.