Fat in food doesn't even have to be swallowed to have a harmful effect on the body, a new study has found. The study, by Richard Mattes, associate professor of foods and nutrition at Purdue, found that people who just tasted fat, but didn't swallow it, had increased levels of triglycerides in their bodies. Fat substitutes not only reduce the total fat consumed and calorie intake while maintaining the appeal of foods, they also may also prevent an undesirable change in blood fat levels. Research shows that knowledge of beer and cigarette brands alone does not indicate usage.
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