To try and avoid a serious reaction, immediately bathe with soap and water. Apply rubbing alcohol to the exposed skin with cotton balls and rinse with warm water. Some fats are susceptible to production of free radicals or toxic molecules that damage cells. If free radical damage overwhelms your body's natural defenses, damage may contribute to aging and certain diseases such as cancer. The evidence appears to be stronger for a connection between dietary fat and colon cancer than other cancers.
Red meat is a major source of fat in the American diet.
Evidence for fat's role in other cancers, including prostate and breast, is inconsistent. Excess calories from fat can also lead to obesity. Food products containing soy protein will be allowed to carry a label touting the health benefits of eating soy. Foods containing at least 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving, a quarter of the effective amount of 25 grams a day, are permitted to include the information on labels. Eligible foods include soy beverages, tofu, soy-based meat alternatives, and some baked goods.