Understanding Fats A healthy diet can include carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables and fruits as sources of fiber and fats. You need to have a balanced diet to get the maximum benefit of food on your body. Fat is as essential to your diet as protein and carbohydrates are in fuelling your body with energy. Certain bodily functions also rely on the presence of fat. For example, some vitamins require fat to dissolve into your bloodstream and provide nutrients. However, fats have got a bad reputation when it comes to health. Some fats and fat-like substances like cholesterol may play a role in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. But we cannot say that all fats are bad. Some fats are better for you than others and may even help to promote good health. It is better to know the difference and find out which type of fats to avoid and which to eat in moderation. Dietary fats Dietary fat, also known as fatty acids, can be found in foods from both plants and a...
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