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Nutrition Know - HowFat Phobic? Get the FactsMyth:
Fat is bad for you.
Fact:
Fat plays a role in our body's day-to-day functions and can be part of a healthy lifestyle.
Here's the lowdown:
Fat isn't a four-letter word, but with
all of the new diet fads and trends,
many of us have become caught up in
the "low-fat/no-fat" way of
living, and it seems we have developed
an aversion to this important nutrient.
Did you know that your body needs fat
as a source of fuel? (Rev up those engines!)
Sounds important, doesn't it?
HEALTH BITE
What are the experts saying? One of
the Nutrition Recommendations for Canadians
states that our diets should include
no more than 30% of energy as fat. Here's
what that means:
- Males who consume 2,700 calories per day should be eating no more than 90 grams of fat per day
- Females who consume 1,900 calories per day should be eating no more than 65 grams of fat per day.
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