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Nutrition
Dietary Fats
A macronutrient essential for hormones, nutrient absorption, and energy storage.
Dietary fat is essential for hormone production (including testosterone), vitamin absorption (A, D, E, K), and cell membrane health. It provides 9 calories per gram, more than double carbs or protein. Aim for 20-35% of calories from fat, emphasizing unsaturated sources while limiting trans fats.
Examples
- 9 calories per gram
- Essential for hormone production
- Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats