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Key Functions Of Fat by samhealt1: 5:55pm On May 20, 2010 |
We need some fat - it makes up part of our brains, it protects some of our joints and it provides reserves for when we're sick - but it slips down so effortlessly, it's easy to overindulge. * Fat provides needed energy. It is difficult to eat the large amounts of food in a very low fat diet to get all the energy you need. * Fat is needed so your body can absorb the fat soluble vitamins A, S, E, K, and prevent deficiencies of these vitamins. * Provides back-up energy if blood sugar supplies run out (after 4-6 hours without food). * Provides insulation under the skin from the cold and the heat. * Protects organs and bones from shock and provides support for organs. * Fat surrounds and insulates nerve fibers to help transmit nerve impulses. * Fat is part of every cell membrane in the body. It helps transport nutrients and metabolites across cell membranes. * Your body uses fat to make a variety of other building blocks needed for everything from hormones to immune function. What happens if we don't have enough fat? * Dry, scaly skin * Hair loss * Low body weight * Cold intolerance * Bruising * Poor growth * Lower resistance to infection * Poor wound healing * Loss of menstruation Food Sources of Fat High intakes of fat contribute to becoming overweight; being overweight increases the chance of developing a number of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Visit my Homepage for more of this http://www.healthwise..com |
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