Edible oils and fats in the Malaysian diet : the role of RBD Refined bleached and deodorised palm olein

Ng T.K.W., . (1991) Edible oils and fats in the Malaysian diet : the role of RBD Refined bleached and deodorised palm olein. [Proceedings Paper]

In the half century edible oils and fats in the diet have remained a fascinating topic among nutrition scientists. The important functions of these major dietary components viz. : a serve as source of energy b required for cell structure and membrane functions c provide essential fatty acids EFA for cell structure and prostaglandin synthesis d enhance the flavour of food and promotes a feeling of satiety and e act as a vehicle for fat-soluble vitamins have been established. However there are certain issues regarding dietary fats that have remained controversial or are still largely unresolved. Among these issues include the safety of excessive polyunsaturated fatty acids the status of trans-fatty acids and dietary components optimal levels of omega-3 fatty acids and last but not least the dietary influence of palm oil on cardiovascular disease CVD risk. The purpose of this paper is to report the amounts types and source of edible oils and fats in the nation's food supply and in the diets of certain rural communities and urban population groups. Particular attention shall be focused on refined bleached and deodorised RBD palm olein the liquid fractionation product of palm oil which is currently featured prominently in the diets of the majority of Malaysians. The estimates in this report are based on data obtained from Food Balance Sheets compiled by the Food and Agricultural Organisation FAO of the United Nations and from nutritional studies conducted by the Institute for Medical Research IMR Kuala Lumpur in the Bengkoka Peninsula Sabah IMR Bulletin No. 20 1983 in the 'Poverty Kampungs' of West Malaysia Chong Tee and Ng 1984 and in an urban hostel adult population

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In the half century edible oils and fats in the diet have remained a fascinating topic among nutrition scientists. The important functions of these major dietary components viz. : a serve as source of energy b required for cell structure and membrane functions c provide essential fatty acids EFA for cell structure and prostaglandin synthesis d enhance the flavour of food and promotes a feeling of satiety and e act as a vehicle for fat-soluble vitamins have been established. However there are certain issues regarding dietary fats that have remained controversial or are still largely unresolved. Among these issues include the safety of excessive polyunsaturated fatty acids the status of trans-fatty acids and dietary components optimal levels of omega-3 fatty acids and last but not least the dietary influence of palm oil on cardiovascular disease CVD risk. The purpose of this paper is to report the amounts types and source of edible oils and fats in the nation's food supply and in the diets of certain rural communities and urban population groups. Particular attention shall be focused on refined bleached and deodorised RBD palm olein the liquid fractionation product of palm oil which is currently featured prominently in the diets of the majority of Malaysians. The estimates in this report are based on data obtained from Food Balance Sheets compiled by the Food and Agricultural Organisation FAO of the United Nations and from nutritional studies conducted by the Institute for Medical Research IMR Kuala Lumpur in the Bengkoka Peninsula Sabah IMR Bulletin No. 20 1983 in the 'Poverty Kampungs' of West Malaysia Chong Tee and Ng 1984 and in an urban hostel adult population

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	5 fig. 3 tables; 20 ref.; Summary En
AGROVOC Term:	ACEITES DE PALMAS
AGROVOC Term:	DIETA
AGROVOC Term:	MALASIA
AGROVOC Term:	SUMINISTRO DE ALIMENTOS/ NUTRIENTES
AGROVOC Term:	TECNOLOGIA DE LOS ALIMENTOS
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:26
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15012

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