- 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
- Types of Fat - The Nutrition Source
The American Heart Association suggests that 8-10 percent of daily calories should come from polyunsaturated fats, and there is evidence that eating more polyunsaturated fat—up to 15 percent of daily calories—in place of saturated fat can lower heart disease risk
- 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 Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
In mammals, fat, or adipose tissue, is deposited beneath the skin and around the internal organs, where it also protects and insulates against heat loss Fat is a necessary, efficient source of energy
- 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: A Complete Guide To Fatty Acids - Nutrition Advance
There are hundreds of different types of fat This article explains the different fatty acids and their profiles In addition, we examine their effects on the body, and the food sources we can find them in
- Dietary Fats - American Heart Association
Fat gets a bad rap even though it is a nutrient that we need in our diet, just not too much Learn all about dietary fats and how getting too much or too little affects our health
- Dietary Fats - MedlinePlus
Fat is not always bad for you In fact, you need some fat in your diet Learn about healthy fats and what to avoid
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