Protected: Fats: A Continuum Though it often gets a bad reputation, fat is a key part of any eating plan. Fats provide energy, support healthy cells and help your body absorb necessary vitamins. It is important to know that some types of fat are better for you than others. Unsaturated fats can boost your heart health, while saturated and trans fats can have the opposite effect. Limiting your total fat consumption and opting for healthier fats can protect your heart and keep you mission ready! This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Additional ResourcesAmerican Heart Association - “The Facts on Fat”Warfighter Wellness - “Healthy Recipe Swaps”ReferencesAmerican Diabetes Association - “Fats”American Heart Association - “Dietary Fat”Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - “Types of Fat”Medline Plus - “Dietary fats explained”National Institutes of Health - “The Skinny on Fat”U.S. Department of Agriculture - “Rethink Fats”U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - “Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025”
