This study shows an association between increased intake of individual saturated fats and increased risk of coronary heart disease.

It also shows a link between the replacement of these fatty acids with other types of fat, plant protein, or wholegrain carbohydrates and a reduction in coronary heart disease risk.

The strengths of this study are the large sample size and long follow-up period that looked at repeated measures such as diet, lifestyle and health outcomes. Limitations also found with the study