Amount of Fat You Should Consume to Lose Weight

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Amount of fat you should consume if you are trying to lose weight: 25% to 30% of your calories should come from fat. Without enough fat the body has difficulty absorbing vitamins. Also, fat is essential in helping to satisfy hunger. However, there is a difference between saturated and unsaturated fat. About two –thirds of your total fat content should be from polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Saturated fat should only make up about one-third or less of your total fat consumption. The healthiest sources of fat are from fish as well as plant based foods such as avocados, nuts, and olive oil. Consume fat from junk food (e.g. Happy Meals, Snicker Bars, and Doritos) sparingly.

by Center for Growth, Inc