Quotes by Marcia Stefanick

“Just switching to low-fat foods is not likely to yield much health benefit in most women.”

“Thats really a deceptive message. It confuses the public, and at this point it is just not helpful to add confusion.”

“Just switching to low-fat foods is not likely to yield much health benefit in most women. Rather than trying to eat low-fat, women should focus on reducing saturated fats and trans fats.”

“People shouldnt be disappointed by the studies. Its just a wake-up call that simply reducing your total dietary fat is not enough.”

“Thats really a deceptive message. It confuses the public, and at this point it is just not helpful to add confusion. We tested that hypothesis and showed very clearly that one should not take hormones to prevent cardiovascular disease. Some people just dont want to accept that.”

“You may be able to get enough calcium and Vitamin D through the foods you eat.”

“Because we dont have good evidence of how to prevent colorectal cancer, the importance of early detection through regular screenings should be emphasized for both women and men from age 50 onward.”

“I think the WHI findings make it absolutely clear that nobody should be encouraging women to take hormones for the purpose of primary prevention of heart disease.”

“The media like to boil down a complicated thing to a sound bite. Its been frustrating for us and confusing for women.”

“This shows that you cant rely on using low-fat substitutes to make a difference. You really need to think about what kinds of fats youre eating and the foods that should be part of your diet, such as vegetables, for instance.”