Walter Willett Quotes & Sayings

Even the relatively small amount of trans fats are likely to be causing around 7,000 premature deaths from heart disease per year. — Walter Willett

If you step back and look at the data, the optimum amount of red meat you eat should be zero. — Walter Willett

There's a lot of evidence that fruits and vegetables are beneficial for reducing the risk of stroke. — Walter Willett

We see clear evidence repeated in many studies that higher intake of trans fats is associated with higher risk of heart disease, and with many other conditions, such as diabetes and infertility. — Walter Willett

Trans fats really are a metabolic poison. — Walter Willett

The evidence that folic acid reduces the risk of heart disease is pretty strong. [ ... ] And fruits and vegetables are a major source of folic acid. — Walter Willett

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables plays a role in reducing the risk of all the major causes of illness and death — Walter Willett

With breast cancer, nothing is straightforward. It makes sense for most people to make their dietary decisions based on what it does for heart disease. That's where the data are most strong. — Walter Willett