Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? A Webinar Series for Practitioners

Science-Informed Practical Answers

IAFNS Dietary Lipids Committee mobilizes members from government, industry and academia to drive, fund and lead actionable science in support of public health.

Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Parts 1 and 2

This webinar series is targeted to health professionals addressing patient and client questions about whether to eat foods containing primarily unsaturated fats as part of a healthy dietary pattern.

The Dietary Lipids Committee focuses on many different issues related to edible oils and other lipids. See recent publications and upcoming events to learn more about the committee’s work.

Webinar Series

Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 1: The Scientific Basis for Eating Foods Rich in Unsaturated Fats

April 1, 2026

"Dietary Unsaturated Fats and Risk of CVD from Epidemiological Studies and Biomarker Analysis"
Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital

"Dietary Oils: Rich Sources of Unsaturated Fats and Other Lipophilic Components that Improve Health"
Martha Belury, PhD, RD, The Ohio State University

Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 2: Practical Application of Unsaturated Fats in Health-Promoting Dietary Patterns

April 2, 2026

“Sources and Stability of Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Foods”
Eric Decker, PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

“Practical Application of Unsaturated Fats in Health Promoting Dietary Patterns”
Andrea Glenn, MSc, RD, PhD, New York University

Other Projects Supported by the Committee

Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? A Webinar Series for Practitioners

Science-Informed Practical Answers IAFNS Dietary Lipids Committee mobilizes members from government, industry and academia to drive, fund and lead actionable science in support of public health. […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Teens Eating Plant-Based Diets

Omega-3 Biomarkers At IAFNS, we advance food safety through rigorous research, collaboration, and science-based guidance. Tracking Omega-3 Status in Plant-Based Teens: Diet, Biomarkers, and Mental […]

Cardiometabolic Effects of Low Carbohydrate/ Healthy Fat Diets

Cardiometabolic Impact At IAFNS, we advance food safety through rigorous research, collaboration, and science-based guidance. Healthy Fat Choices in Low-Carb Diets: What They Mean for […]