This paper looks into the intake of saturated fats and the risk of diabetes. Saturated fats are one of the unhealthiest fats along with trans fats. It is present in foods like butter, cheese, red meat, and coconut oil. Such fats often solidify at room temperature. Excessive consumption of high-fat foods like fried foods and pizza increases the number of calories in the body which causes weight gain thus increasing the risk of obesity.
intake of saturated fats and the risk of obesity

EFFECTS OF EXCESSIVE INTAKE OF SATURATED FATS

Excessive intake of saturated fats has the following effects. High-fat foods cause certain heart disease risks like LDL (bad) cholesterol. This is due to the accumulation of cholesterol in blood vessels that alters blood pressure in the vessels. Excessive intake of saturated fats poses a risk of obesity. This is due to the accumulation of calories that increase body weight. Also, it is associated with increased inflammation and mental health decline. This inflammation is a result of the fats mimicking the actions of bacterial toxins that have strong immunostimulant behavior that induces inflammation.
 effects of excessive intake of saturated fats

WAYS OF REDUCING THE RISK OF OBESITY

Many ways HELP TO to reduce the risk of obesity which includes the following. Regular exercise of 150 to 300 minutes a week prevents weight gain. These exercises involve moderately intense physical activities like swimming and cycling. Following a healthy eating plan which focuses on reduced intake of saturated fats, sweets, and alcohol. Regularly monitoring an individual weight also reduces this risk. This helps to detect small weight gains and work on them before they become a problem. Health workers advise on the consumption of a small amount of high-fat foods and high-calorie foods as an infrequent treat.
ways to reduce the risk of obesity

Additional attachments

>> Download