Low fat diet. Fats are important for the absorption of vitamin A and -carotene in the diet. The linoleic acid prevents cardio-vascular diseases and coronary heart disease. P.U.F.A. present in oils like groundnut, safflower, or sunflower oil also prevent an increase in serum cholesterol in a high fat diet and thus are anti-atherogenic.
Fats give considerable amount of energy to the body.