Do you have as much difficulty as I do in keeping various information about ‘fats’ straight, like which is good and which is bad?  Here’s some information to help clarify things a little. Fats in your diet are absolutely necessary, but the type and amount of fat you get is important. USDA says you should be getting about 30% of your daily calories from fats.  So for a 2000 calorie a day diet you should get around 60 grams of total fat, less than 16 grams saturated fat, less than 2 grams trans-fat, and a total cholesterol intake less than 300 mg.

Four Types of Fat in Diet

• Monounsaturated Fat
• Polyunsaturated Fat
• Saturated Fat
• Trans Fat

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