Why do adolescents need fat?

Answer 1

Too little fat in your diet can have some serious consequences. Read on: Fats and oils are a concentrated source of energy and are necessary for good health and fitness. These are some of the side effects that can occur when too much fat is trimmed from the diet: - hair can fall out faster than fleas off of a turkey's back;

- if one is lucky and manages to keep their hair, odds are that it will lose luster and sheen;

- nails can become so brittle, or so hard and curly that they can be used as next year's Christmas ribbon;

- without fat, vital organs will lack cushion; Fats make up part of all body cells, help us maintain body temperature, and even delay hunger pangs. Fats in the form of monounsaturated fat help raise levels of protective HDL cholesterol. Some of the foods that are a good source for monounsaturated fat are the almond and the avocado. Polyunsaturated fat is valued for its ability to help lower total cholesterol. Safflower oil has the highest amount of polyunsaturated fat of all the common varieties of oil.

Answer 2

Fat intake is important because it is vital for our body to properly function (physiological functioning). A diet devoid of fat will eventually cause the body to stop functioning properly, and it will die. That is why fat is stored everywhere in the body: Liver, heart, etc. That is why excess calories form adipose tissue (fat).

Too much fat can kill you as well. However, it is a long term death. Watch your fat intake and stay away from processed and artificial fats.

People who preach that fat is bad, are simpletons. They are worse than those who preach that cholesterol is bad.

On that note- cholesterol is the basic building block of every cell in the human body. It is so necessary that the body manufactures its own supply when your diet is cholesterol deficient.

Answer 3

Fats are essential to promote healthy cell and immune system function, to absorb vitamins and minerals, and keep bones healthy. Choosing the right types of fats and using them in moderation is important in maintaining a heart healthy diet. All fats contain nine calories per gram and should be limited to 25 percent of calories per day.

You may find this article helpful: heartdisease.answers.com/reducing-risk/the-truth-about-fat-and-a-heart-healthy-diet

Answer 4

It is important not only for teenagers. However, teenagers especially, because: 1) At this age, they are creating living-patterns which could last a lifetime

2) Typically, they are growing quickly, they're active; and they need the relevant nutrients.

3) As teens, they are subject to social pressures. They probably do not want to be laughed at, because of poor skin, obesity, etc.

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Answer 5

1) The nerves, and the brain, need fat in order to function.2) Certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are carried throughout the body via fat (oils), not water.

3) Energy storage and usage.

4) Some fatty acids cannot be made by the body and are needed by the body's cells.

5) The skin, and hair follicles, need a certain amount of fat.

6) Some of our hormones have fat as one of their ingredients.

7) Subdermal and visceral insulation.

Answer 6

Because your body needs it. Some nutrients are pretty much only found in fat.

Answer 7

so they can be skinny