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Fats yield 37kJ/g

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The energy value of fat: 37 kJ/g (9.0 kcal/g). compare with protein and carbohydrates, it's a huge number.

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The dietary reference intake (DRI) for fat in adults is 20% to 35% of total calories from fat. That is about 44 grams to 77 grams of fat per day if you eat 2,000 calories a day. It is recommended to eat more of some types of fats because they provide health benefits. It is recommended to eat less of other types of fat due to the negative impact on health.

Monounsaturated fat: 15% to 20%

Polyunsaturated fat: 5% to 10%

Saturated fat: less than 10%

Trans fat: 0%

Cholesterol: less than 300 mg per day

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Many people have been taught that fats are bad for you and you should avoid eating fats at all costs however this is not true at all. All humans need fats in some way for a multitude of reasons. Fats are rich in energy, providing 2x more kj of energy than protein or carbs. One of the main ways that fats help us is by providing protection to our internal organs as well as reproductive system. Fats are also essential for children in order to grow.

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Most fats are triglycerides with a glycerine ‘backbone’ and three fatty acid ‘tails’. These bonds are made up of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. The picture above shows an example of what a glycerin molecule looks like.

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It stores a large amount of heat to supply the body when needed, and subcutaneous fat helps maintain body temperature. Most fat is stored in adipose tissue, which is responsible for protecting internal organs. Acts as A medium for the transport and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.