Excesses are stored underneath the skin and throughout the body as adipose tissue. A surplus of adipose tissue can be harmful to you health in several ways by increasing the workload to your cardiorespiratory system, increasing your cholesterol level, increasing the risk of injury due to added stress on bones and joints. Saturated fats should be consumed only in very low quantities because they are more harmful in terms of increasing cholesterol levels and contributing to disease. Saturated fats are found primarily in meats, dairy products, coconut, palm kernel and other tropical oils, avocados, and nuts. A diet high in saturated fats will result in the overproduction of HDL cholesterol, a type of fat produced by the body.
Unsaturated fats are more healthy and can be found mostly in vegetable products and oils.
They are used to build and repair muscle tissue, replace old cells, function as hormones, and provide a small amount of energy. Proteins are more likely to contribute to energy production when their is a shortage of carbohydrates and fats. Protein can be obtained through both animal products and vegetable products. Animal sources of protein include meats, cheese and other dairy products, and eggs. Vegetable sources of proteins include many different types of legumes including dried beans, seeds, and their by-products such as Tofu.