Fats

Fat, in its various forms, is a component of many foods. Knowing which foods contain which type of fat can help you select food which will provide you with a healthy amount of fat in your diet.

Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you eat once you have swallowed it? What processes occur which change food into nutrients? Track the journey of food through your GI tract and learn more about your digestive process.

Without enough fat in your diet your health will flounder, but too much dietary fat brings other health problems. What does fat do for you?

Your small intestine is a key player in the process of digestion and absorption as it is the major site of digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Fat is a dietary macronutrient and a major constituent of your body, but too much or too little dietary fat can be detrimental to your health.