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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.
As the primary source of energy for the body, carbohydrates play a role in regulating fat and protein metabolism. With a sufficient supply of carbohydrates to meet the general needs of the body, it will not have to use protein and fat for energy. Protein will serve its primary purposes of tissue growth and repair.