35 Virgin Olive Oil Benefits The nature of fats and oils, their classification according to various criteria, and their role in human nutrition are described. Special attention is paid to extra virgin olive oil and its biological and nutritional properties. The role of olive oil within the Mediterranean cultural and nutritional framework is also outlined. KEYWORDS: Oils, Fats, Virgin olive oil, Mediterranean diet ABBREVIATIONS: DHA: Docosahexaenoic acid EPA: Eicosapentaenoic acid. HDL: High density lipoproteins LDL: Low density lipoproteins abstract
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