ABSTRACT

Studies conducted by the authors discussed

in this chapter have benefited from the

support of the Canadian Institutes of

Health Research (MT-14014 and MGC-

15187), the Canadian Diabetes Association

and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of

Canada. Isabelle Lemieux is the recipient of

a research studentship from the Heart

and Stroke Foundation of Canada whereas

Jean-Pierre Després is chair professor of

nutrition, lipidology and prevention of

cardiovascular disease supported by Provigo

and Pfizer.