Fats
Fats are a group of organic compounds that are naturally present in plant and animal cells in the form of fat, consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. They are an important energy store, twice with the calorific value than carbohydrates. They are divided into components of the enzyme called lipase.
Fat plays an important role in the human body and its many functions. They needed to activate and use some, such as vitamins A, E, D and K. Fats deposit to maintain the temperature of the body from external influences the environment and protects the body organs like the heart and liver. Fats contain the main fatty acids (EFA), which is essential for the maintenance of normal tissue in the area of health.
Saturated fats such as cholesterol found in meat and dairy products, namely milk, cheese, butter and eggs. Many foods have saturated fats in them, and they are widely used in production. Unsaturated fats from vegetable oils such as soy, mustard, sunflower oil, peanut oil, olive oil, etc., as well as corn, peanuts, seeds, olive oil, fish oil, grease, etc. should be eaten in the unsaturated variety, which is more profitable. Excess of saturated fatty acids in the blood more likely to increase the level of cholesterol in the hardening of arteries by strokes and various forms of heart disease. He recommended that the fat is not more than 30% of the total diet.