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Is Fat Bad? Fat can be a really confusing subject. That’s partly because the word fat itself can be used as an insult, which leaves us associating the word with something bad. But fat isn’t inherently bad—in fact, the fats that we take in from food play a large number of vital roles in the body. You actually need a certain amount of it to survive. Fat is how humans

“Bad” fats (saturated fats and trans fats) can raise cholesterol levels, and lead to clogged arteries. “Good” fats (unsaturated fats) should be where most of the fat comes from in a balanced diet.

Teen Guides to Health & Wellness: Diets, Cleanses, and Fitness

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