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A vague term that can address either dietary lipids (the fat found in foods) or the body fat on your belly (see: fat mass); dietary fats and body fat are similar in structure, but they cannot be used interchangeably as biology is quite complex.

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Frequently Asked Questions and Articles on Fat

Is saturated fat bad for your health?
Does eating a higher carb diet make you more full?
Can one binge make you fat?
While regular overeating leads to fat gain, a lot of the weight you gain from just one binge will simply be water, especially if your starting glycogen stores are low and your food rich in carbs.
How to minimize fat gain when you binge
Most of the weight we gain in a year is gained over the holidays. One feast isn’t a problem; it’s the accumulation of feasts and treats that pack on the pounds. This article reviews two methods of minimizing the fat gained from binging: dietary awareness and food choice.
Put down the apple and have some cheddar
Although both cheese and meat are lumped into the “watch out!” category in heart health recommendations, dairy products often show neutral or positive associations with cardiovascular health. But how do cheese-rich diets fare in randomized trials when compared to other diets? This trial tested three diets against each other in a highly controlled fashion: a cheese diet, meat diet, and high-carb diet.
Stepping up weight loss: Can walking help dieters shed fat?
Walking doesn't do much for fat loss on its own. But there's reason to suspect it could boost the benefits of a caloric deficit.
Interval training and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can affect the body in different ways. But do these differences extend to fat loss?
A compound from beer may help fat loss
How eating better can make you happier
Measuring body fat percentage: It's an accuracy thing
Comparing DEXA versus Bod Pod for people with different BMI.
How important is sleep?
How to minimize fat gain during the holidays
How much fat do I need to absorb vitamin D?
Is diet soda bad for you?
Will eating eggs increase my cholesterol?
Does high-protein intake help when dieting?
Low-fat vs. low-carb? Major study concludes: it doesn’t matter for weight loss
A year-long randomized clinical trial (DIETFITS) has found that a low-fat diet and a low-carb diet produced similar weight loss and improvements in metabolic health markers. Furthermore, insulin production and tested genes had no impact on predicting weight loss success or failure. Thus, evidence to date indicates you should choose your diet based on personal preferences, health goals, and sustainability.
What should you eat for weight loss?
When it comes to figuring out what to eat for weight loss, the most important factor is eating less. When you consume less calories than you spend you will lose weight and the diet that helps you lose weight best will be the one that allows you to consume less calories without causing much distress or lethargy. The key is to pick a diet that you can adhere to.
How does protein affect weight loss?
When the goal is to intentionally lose weight, eating more protein can help both reduce body fat and maintain lean mass. The amount of protein tends to be more imporant than the source.
How do I get a six-pack?
Does eating fat make you fat?
If you ingest more calories than you burn, it may be worse for your waist if those calories come from fat. If you ingest fewer calories than you burn, however, it doesn’t seem to matter much whether those calories come mostly from fat or mostly from carbs.
Will carbs make me fat?
Does diet soda inhibit fat loss?
Does Garcinia Cambogia help with weight loss?
Does eating at night make it more likely to gain weight?
How are carbohydrates converted into fat deposits?
How do I stay out of "starvation mode?"
Can hypothyroidism lead to fat gain?
What is Adrenal Fatigue?
How do I lose fat around my belly?
Will lifting weights convert my fat into muscle?
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