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Dietary fats give your body energy and support cell growth, helping to protect your organs, keep your body warm and help your body absorb nutrients. There are four major dietary fats in food: saturated fats, trans fats, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. While eating too much fat can contribute to high cholesterol levels and being overweight or obese, moderate intake of healthier monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat can part of a healthy diet.


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