fats

What are fats?

Fats are the basis of the daily diet. Without the intake of fat people could not survive. The German Society for Nutrition (DGE) recommends that 25 to 30 percent of the diet should consist of fats, which corresponds to about 60 to 80 grams of fat daily. However, there are big qualitative differences in fats. In addition to animal and vegetable fats, fats can also be subdivided into saturated, unsaturated and polyunsaturated. Fats have twice as many calories as carbohydrates and proteins. Long-term intake of high-fat foods can lead to overweight (obesity) and associated sequelae such as high blood pressure or heart disease.

Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids

Saturated fatty acids are common in animal products such as sausages, fatty cheeses, egg yolk and meaty meat and can increase blood cholesterol levels when consumed, contributing to arteriosclerosis. In contrast, vegetable fats are more often rich in unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can even lower the so-called bad cholesterol (LDL). These fats are included, for example, in many nut varieties, seeds and vegetable oils. (Vb)

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