- 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 - Merriam-Webster
: any of numerous compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that make up most of plant and animal fat, are a major class of energy-rich food, and can be dissolved by ether but not by water
- 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
- 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
- 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
- The vital, overlooked role of body fat in shaping your health and mind
The discovery that fat is a communicative organ with a role in everything from bone health to mood is forcing a rethink of how we view our bodies
- 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
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