While some fat is necessary for good health, eating too much fat can increase your risk of developing heart disease, some cancers and obesity. As shown in the chart above, most of the fat we eat comes from meat and alternatives, fats and oils, and milk products. Vegetables and fruit have very little fat.
Most grain products are also low in fat except for many baked goods and pastries.
There are different types of fat. The key message is to cut back on all types of fat. These fats are usually solid at room temperature. Butter, shortening, coconut oil, palm oil, many fried foods, milk products and meat contain saturated fat. Eating too much saturated fat is especially associated with heart disease.