Challenging the common perception, researchers led by one of Indian origin, have found that Omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) referred to as the “healthy fats” can lead to lazy behaviour, especially in women, as well as contribute to diabetes. The findings, published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, revealed that a higher consumption of Omega-6 rich in seeds and nuts, and vegetable oils such as soy oil, may significantly increase sedentary behaviour in pre-teen girls.
The Professor at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Canada said that the study does present new evidence that dietary PUFA is strongly associated with sedentary behaviour among pre-teen girls and weakly associated with diabetes among adult women. For the study, the team examined data from 21 countries in Europe specifically relating to pre-teen girls and blood glucose levels of adult…
