Fet has expanded beyond a simple body energy source to become the developed world's obsession. And 'as more fast food finds it's way into Asia,fat consumption is on the increase. With it comes a potential for serious health risks
nobody disputes that too much fat is unhealthy. but some fat or , rather, fats, since there are several different types are essential for our health. fats insulate the body from cold and protect our bones against fractures from falls. they also cushion and support organs, and assist in the absorption of vitamins A,D,and K.
Then why are we urged to limit our fat intake ?Though theb jury is still out on whether certain fats cause cancer, transfatty acids. or oils (saturated) that have been treated in order to remain solid at room temperature--such as lard, butter and margarines--are chemically unstable and may be linked to cell damage. That also the case with polyunsaturates, which are found in abundance in the thee staple oils of Asian cuisine:peanut, soybean and coconut.
Some researchers have discovered that obese people have a much higher rate of bile acid turnover—the liver that is responsible for fat digestion. In the obese, fat is digested quickly and efficiently, so the feeling of fullness after a meal lasts only a short time. Scientists are now working on a drug that would help the obese by making their bodies absorb fat less quickly