Total calories should be adjusted to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Some people mistake the guidelines to mean that each food should have less than 30 percent of its calories come from fat. The guideline applies to all calories eaten per day. If eaten in moderation some foods, such as ice cream, which have more than 30 percent of their calories from fat, can still fit into a sensible diet. You should also increase your exercise if you weigh too much.
Routine exercise helps use up stored body fat.
It also plays a role in staying free of heart disease. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.