In the long run, eating better quality sources of fat can actually help you lose weight.
How much fat should I be eating?
The amount of fat you should eat depends on a variety of factors. These factors include age, sex, activity level, and health status. In order to calculate the amount of fat you should be eating, it is important to first determine how many calories you need a day.
From this number of calories, 20 to 35% should be from fat. Of this percent, 10% or less should be from saturated and trans fat the “bad’ fat. Because each gram of fat has 9 calories, divide the number of calories by 9 to determine how many grams of fat you should have per day.
For example, someone with a typical 2000 calorie per day diet would need to consume between 44 to 78 grams of fat per day. Of this number, they should consume 22 grams of saturated fat or less.
Key takeaways
In summary, not all low-fat foods are healthy. Alternatively, you can still eat full-fat food that is healthy, as long as it is within your daily requirements. Low-fat drinks and food should still be eaten in moderation, just as any other food. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietician to determine your dietary requirements.
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