Dietary Fats
A macronutrient essential for hormones, nutrient absorption, and energy storage.
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Dietary fat is essential for hormone production (including testosterone), vitamin absorption (A, D, E, K), and cell membrane health. It provides 9 calories per gram, more than double carbs or protein. Aim for 20-35% of calories from fat, emphasizing unsaturated sources while limiting trans fats.
Examples
- 9 calories per gram
- Essential for hormone production
- Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats
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What is Dietary Fats?
A macronutrient essential for hormones, nutrient absorption, and energy storage. Dietary fat is essential for hormone production (including testosterone), vitamin absorption (A, D, E, K), and cell membrane health.
What are examples of Dietary Fats?
9 calories per gram; Essential for hormone production; Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats.
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