Fat is an important part of body cells and helps maintain healthy skin. A gram of fat supplies 9 calories while a gram of protein or carbohydrate gives only 4 calories. Some fat is necessary for good health. Here are some ways to help you eat less fat. Read the label.
Most foods have some nutrition labelling.
You can choose lower fat milk products by looking for the letters M.F. or B.F. on the label. The number in front of the letters tells you the amount of fat in the milk product. The lower the number, the less fat there is. All vegetable oils are cholesterol free, but they are still pure fat. Cut back on added fats.