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Dietary fat: Know which to choose
Harmful dietary fat
Healthier dietary fat
What changes should I make to my diet?
What about very low-fat diets?
Unhealthy fats
Healthier fats
Recommendations for fat intake
The facts about fat
Saturated fat
Unsaturated fat
Don't go to extremes
Saturated fats in food
Monounsaturated fats in food
Polyunsaturated fats in food
Trans fats in food
How can I start eating healthier?
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Why does the body need fat?
Types of fat
Fats and health
Fat and disease
Should you choose low-fat or fat-free foods?
Reading labels
How do you get started replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats?
Healthier dietary fat
What changes should I make to my diet?
What about very low-fat diets?
Unhealthy fats
Healthier fats
Recommendations for fat intake
The facts about fat
Saturated fat
Unsaturated fat
Don't go to extremes
Saturated fats in food
Monounsaturated fats in food
Polyunsaturated fats in food
Trans fats in food
How can I start eating healthier?
Content
Why does the body need fat?
Types of fat
Fats and health
Fat and disease
Should you choose low-fat or fat-free foods?
Reading labels
How do you get started replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats?
Fats and health
Fat is a healthy part of the diet when it's balanced with carbohydrates, protein and the needs of your body. Your age, sex, activity level, and if you're pregnant or breastfeeding can change the amount of fat and other nutrients you need.
Two fatty acids, the omega-6 linoleic acid and the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), are needed for the body but must come from the diet. You can find ALA and linoleic acid in walnuts, flaxseed, chia seed and soybean products.
Some experts suggest that in a healthy diet, no more than about 30% of calories should come from fat.
