The misconception about fat is that it is always bad for you.
THIS IS NOT TRUE!
In fact, fat is essential for maintaining a healthy body. A healthy non-dieting person should have a diet that consists of about 20 percent fat. The trick is to eat more of the good fats and less of the bad fats.
Saturated and trans fats should be avoided - increases levels of unsaturated and the essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and omega 6, can be good for you.
Fat has many roles in the human body.
One of fats main functions is protection. This includes insulation to keep body temperature and cushioning to protect body organs. It also promotes growth and development, as well as maintaining cell membranes.
Fat also plays a vital role in the digestion of Vitamins A, D, E, and K - they are fat soluble vitamins, meaning they need fat in order to be absorbed into the body.
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