Abstract 045: The Dose-Response Effect of a Mediterranean Style Diet With Lean Beef on Lipids and Lipoproteins

A Mediterranean dietary pattern is widely recommended because of an extensive evidence base showing beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and mortality. The reduction in cardiovascular mortality is due, in part, to the improvements in lipids and lipoproteins versus a Western dietary pattern. Plant-based diets such as a Mediterranean diet are recommended for CVD risk reduction. However, adherence to plant-based diets is often...