THE PROBLEM?
The dietary role of fats is not a simple one. Although a moderate amount of fat is needed in everyone's diet, many people go overboard. The consumption of too much, and fat of the "wrong" type, may be linked to one of this country's greatest health problems: obesity. Good nutrition depends on a small amount of dietary fat each day. Most people in America and all around the world, exceed that amount many times over. While many people think they are making good nutritional decisions by holding off on mayonnaise and butter, they may still be eating large amounts of hidden fats in many different foods.
For most essential nutrients there is a recommended minimum daily amount. Some nutrition experts feel that a recommended maximum would keep their fat intake down to levels more consistent, with good health. The total daily calories consumed as fat should be no more than, "35 percent; of the 35 percent, 8 to 10 should be essential fatty acids" (U.S.......

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Title: Obesity
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