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I’ve heard that I actually need fat in my diet. Is that true?

Some fat is essential to good health—fat provides energy, essential fatty acids for healthy skin and important hormone-like substances, and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The trick is consuming the right types of fat.
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