Ancel Keys

Finland is contrasted with Switzerland and the Netherlands to argue against a simple fat-causes-heart-disease conclusion. The article criticizes the Seven Countries Study for using seven countries out of a broader 22-country dataset. The article says the fat-heart disease relationship disappeared when all 22 countries were examined. The Seven Countries Study reported a correlation between high fat consumption and heart disease in selected countries. Ancel Keys is identified as central to the modern belief that dietary fat causes heart disease.