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Sat fat vs unsat fat?

davidsadler86
davidsadler86 Posts: 22
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
hey, this may seem like a dumb question but I don't know much about nutrients hence the need to use this site now lol. How come mfp allows the consumption of saturated fats but there is o recommended intake of 'good' unsaturated fats? Thanks

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  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    It's basically that MFP puts a limit on saturated fats but places no limit on poly/monounsaturated fats.

    Hope that helps.
  • mynameisuntz
    mynameisuntz Posts: 582 Member
    Saturated fat is not unhealthy for you assuming your calories are in check.

    It's a myth, much like the myth that spawned a few decades back that demonized dietary fat. The idea that dietary fat, including saturated fat, is inherently bad came from poorly done correlational studies.

    Don't worry about saturated fat.
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