Fats are essential to the diet. Certain fats can be harmful especially when consumed in excess. Solid fats in the American diet are known to cause harmful effects. Write one or more paragraphs on fats and answer the following questions. Remember to use proper grammar and complete sentences. What are food sources of solid fats in the American diet? What type of fat is known to raise serum LDL level? How does saturated fat contribute to heart disease? How does dietary fat influence cancer? How does excess dietary fat contribute to obesity? How much dietary fat is recommended by the dietary guidelines? Saturated fat? Trans fats?
