What happens to fat that you eat?
Fats has an absurdly long to-do list when it
comes to helping our bodies function. First off, fats supply a ton of energy—it
packs 9 calories per gram, compared to 4 calories in every gram of protein or
carbohydrate—some of which we use immediately, and much of which is reserved
for later when the energy we get from carbs (which our bodies prefer to use
since they’re easier to break down and use quickly) is depleted, according to
the FDA. But this macro does so much more than energize
us. Fat is a basic component of cell membranes in every cell throughout our
bodies, making it essential for body growth and development. It is integral to
body processes from blood clotting and nervous system functioning to
reproduction and our immune system response, according to the FDA.
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