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Fat is an essential part of your diet. It provides energy, absorbs certain nutrients and maintains your core body temperature. You need to consume fat every day to support these functions, but some types of fat are better for you than others.
Fats are an essential part of your diet; they help regulate body temperature, aid in hormone production, help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins and several other functions. In order for your body to utilize fat for these functions, it has to be digested into a simpler, less complex molecule. During digestion, fats are broken down into fatty acids or cholesterol and absorbed into the bloodstream. Video of the Day