Almost all of the food you eat has a fat content. Fat has many functions in the body, one of them carry vital nutrients to the cells in the body, helps the digestion of food, and provide backup energy for you.
That's why despite being on a diet, your body still needs fat. However, if you accumulate too much fat in the body, it will cause problems to your health.
How much fat should you consume each day depends on several
factors such as weight, diet goals, profiles of body fat, activity level, and
lifestyle. American Heart Association recommends limiting fat intake up 30% of
total calorie needs. But if you are overweight, have high cholesterol, or a
history of certain diseases, it is advisable to consume under percentage.
Why You Need Fat?
Fats are needed to support the body's major functions, such
as helping the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Calories in a molecule of
fat (9 calories per gram) provides more than twice as much energy as
carbohydrates and protein (4 calories per gram), so when we started to thin out
the source of energy (glycogen in the lower level), then the body will take
energy from fat. Fat in food transport fat soluble vitamins into the
intestines. This facilitates the absorption of essential nutrients such as A,
D, E and K. If you are fat then you are at risk of deficiency lack these
vitamins.
So, the fat will be benefit for you if consumed as needed
and will bring problems for you if consumed in excess. It would be better if
you eat healthy fats found in fruits such as avocados, nuts, canola or olive
oil. Do not forget to diligently exercise to keep the body healthy and
protected from fatty buildup.
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