Low Fat Diets Not A Cure All

This link goes over a story where researchers studied women on low-fat diets, and discovered the low-fat diets were not necessarily more effective in preventing heart disease and cancer. The story suggests that readers should still eat a low-fat diet (sounds like spin control) because of other health benefits.

It's interesting to see how research goes all over the map with food and medicine studies. I remember when I was in high school, and avoiding eggs was the thing to do, since eggs were so "high in fat", beef was not good to eat, and asprin would cause stomach ulcers. Now, all those things are accepted in diets and medicine. I wonder if ephedra will make a comeback in 10 years?

I guess it boils down to portion control and movement. Smaller portions are better, and people need to exercise on a regular basis. I am sure most people have eaten at Mcdonalds at one time or another. Well, when I was a kid, large sizes were what is now considered a medium for drinks, fries, etc. Why did bigger become better? I suppose it might be if it is your only meal of the day, or sharing the food with someone.