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Many people feel that they need to avoid fat in order to lose
weight. This is simply not the case. People need fat in their
diets. Fats have many useful, healthy functions in the human
body. For example:
1. Nervous tissue as well as other tissues rely on
fat
2. Fat is the main energy source for all operations of the
body
3. Body temperature is regulated by fat
4. Fat aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D,
E, and K
The reason most people gain weight from fat is because they
take in more fat than is needed to meet the needs of the body
and its functions. Also, the type of fat that is consumed
is important. There are two types of fat.
Saturated Fat: This is found in animal products. This type
of fat stays solid at room temperature. (think of the grease
that hardens in a frying pan) The most common sources of saturated
fat are meat, cheese, butter, and palm and coconut oils. You
generally want to limit your intake of this type of fat.
Unsaturated Fat: This helps maintain healthy cholesterol
levels. This fat is in liquid form at room temperature. Common
sources of this type of fat are olive oil, safflower oil,
and canola oil. This is sometimes referred to as “the
good fat”.
So while it is important to maintain a low fat diet, it
is also important not to completely eliminate fat from your
diet. Unsaturated fat can help lower your cholesterol, and
some fat is needed to maintain healthy bodily functions.
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