We all know that. If you eat too much fat, you become overweight. What
you probably may not know is that fats are essential for us to survive and a
diet low in fat can be dangerous.
Consider these facts: fats have high energy value; they provide
essential fatty acids and help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Being
a poor conductor of heat, fats also insulate the body. Of course, an excess of
anything is bad. Similarly, excessive fat leads to obesity, heart disease, and
other problems.
Did you know that fats can be broken down into saturated and
unsaturated?
