Three Macronutrients

Fat (Lipids)

脂質

Recommended daily intake: 55 g

One of the three macronutrients, fat provides the most concentrated energy of the three at 9 kcal per gram. It's a building block of cell membranes, a raw material for hormones, and it helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Key benefits and functions

  • An efficient energy source
  • Forms the structure of cell membranes
  • Supports hormone synthesis
  • Aids absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
  • Helps maintain body temperature and cushion internal organs
  • Supplies essential fatty acids

Risks of deficiency

  • Low energy levels
  • Reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
  • Dry skin
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Weakened immune function

Risks of excessive intake

  • Obesity
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Higher risk of heart disease
  • Fatty liver

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