fat intake recommendations for men

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Download your very own fat suggestion chart for men. This chart will help give you an idea of the the amount of fat you can consume based on your total calories.

Fat adds flavor to food, and is an important component of a healthy diet. Fat is necessary for energy production, transporting fat soluble vitamins, protection of internal organs, insulation, healthy skin, and hair.

Fat is actually good for the body in most cases.The problem is most people eat almost twice as much fat as the human body is designed to handle. People also are consuming the wrong kinds of fat frequently. According to studies, 36 to 45 percent of total daily calories often come from fat.

Only 25 to 30 percent of your calorie intake should come from fat. Of that percentage, only 10 percent should come from saturated fats such as butter, whole milk, and dairy products. The remaining fat should come from unsaturated fats such as olive oils, and omega 3 oils that comes from fish.

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