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Does
eating fat causes weight gain?
Excess calories make you fat, not fat. Currently, Americans are
consuming 300 calories per day more than 10 years ago and are moving
less. Portion sizes, calories, technology and social habits have
contributed the most to our country's expanding waistline.
Should
I try to cut all fat out of my diet?
No. Dietary fat calories should never dip below 10 percent of total
caloric intake. Dietary fat can add to palatability and satiety.
Dietary fat carries our necessary fat soluble vitamins & essential
fatty acids.
Is dietary
fat bad for you?
Some fats are actually good for you, in moderation. Omega 3 &
6 fatty acids, found in some fish, can assist in lowering cholesterol
as well as other positive physiological and psychological responses.
Are
high-fat diets safe?
Diets high in saturated fats generally raise cholesterol levels
and leads to overeating. Total fat intake should not exceed 30 percent
of the total caloric intake.
Do protein
drinks build muscle by themselves?
No, appropriate exercise and adequate nutrition build muscle.
Do high-fat
diets assist in weight loss?
Remember, you lose fat when you consume fewer calories than you
burn, regardless of whether they are fat, protein or carbohydrate
calories. However, diets that contain more than 30 percent fat generally
slow metabolism and lead to overeating. A very small portion of
the population appears to feel and function better on a higher-fat
diet (above 25%) while pursuing weight loss. This is due to bio-individuality
and the satiating power of fats for this group. Most people would
not benefit from a high-fat diet.
Do Carbohydrates
make you fat?
This is FALSE. Americans currently eat approximately 300 calories
more per day than 10 years ago and move less - thus, we are fatter.
Calories and technology are the primary reasons for our nation's
expanding waistline. Excess calories make you fat.
When
attempting to lose fat, should I avoid fruit, wheat products and/or
dairy products?
No. When reducing calories for continuous fat loss (i.e., fitness
models or bodybuilders striving for very low body fat levels) these
foods (except wheat) may be eliminated as competition nears. Fruit
and dairy products lack the substance or bulk of complex foods,
so they don't contribute to satiety when calories are extremely
low. But calories are calories.
Is it
true that eating carbohydrates, or any food at night, causes weight
gain?
No. If the daily caloric intake allows for fat loss or maintenance
and is spread throughout a 24-hour period you will not gain weight.
Excess calories make you fat.
Do I
really need to take any nutritional supplements?
For those individuals who consistently eat a nutritious balance
diet, there is no real evidence that any supplements are necessary.
People who make an individual choice to use supplements sometimes
cite lack of time to eat good foods all the time. There are bodybuilders
and other people with special needs who consistently use supplements.
Be sure to consult with a registered dietician to determine if any
supplements would be desirable for your individual circumstances.
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