- Fat - Wikipedia
Fats are one of the three main macronutrient groups in human diet, along with carbohydrates and proteins, [1][3] and the main components of common food products like milk, butter, tallow, lard, salt pork, and cooking oils
- Dietary fat: Know which to choose - Mayo Clinic
Not all fat is created equal Find out which type of fat to choose — and which to avoid — for good health
- Know the facts about fats - Harvard Health
"Fat helps give your body energy, protects your organs, supports cell growth, keeps cholesterol and blood pressure under control, and helps your body absorb vital nutrients When you focus too much on cutting out all fat, you can actually deprive your body of what it needs most "
- Fat Grams: How Much Fat Should You Eat Per Day? - Healthline
There is no recommend limit on the total amount of fat you should eat each day Instead, limiting saturated fats as part of a healthy diet can improve your overall health
- What Is Fat? Why You Need Fats - Cleveland Clinic
The fats in your food don’t automatically turn into body fat (adipose tissue) Your body only stores fat if you take in more calories from protein, carbs or fats than your body needs to burn for energy
- Types of Fat in Food: Understanding the Different Dietary Fats
Dietary fats are a type of nutrient in food "Fat" used to be a bad word in nutrition Years ago, your doctor might have recommended that you limit or avoid fat in your diet to prevent weight
- Fats and Cholesterol - The Nutrition Source
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet Choose foods with “good” unsaturated fats, limit foods high in saturated fat, and avoid “bad” trans fat “Good” unsaturated fats — Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats — lower disease risk
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