Dietary Fats Facts: Good Fats vs. Trans Fat Risks

What gives the most energy per gram: fat, protein, or carbs? Distinguish between heart-healthy lipids and dangerous trans fats, and learn how medium-chain triglycerides and coconut oil impact your body.

What Are the Functions of Fat in the Diet?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Judy Bruen

Incorporating the right type of fats into your diet is equally as important as the amount of fat you consume. Saturated fats and trans fats, or “bad” fats, increase your risk of heart disease, high cholesterol and other diseases.