- 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
- 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 - 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
- What are Healthy Fats and Why Do You Need Fat in Your Diet?
Get to know the different types of fat, what they do, which ones are healthy fats, and which foods are good sources of healthy fats
- 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
- Good fats vs. bad fats | Ohio State Health Discovery
An Ohio State nutrition expert highlights the five things to know about good fats versus bad fats and how to balance out your fat intake for optimum health Learn more
- Types of fat: The good and the bad - Medical News Today
When it comes to health, not all fats are equal This article looks at the sources and types of fat, their effects on the body, and how much to add to the diet
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