Body Fat Myth:

If you eat a diet high in fat – you will store more body fat, true or false?

THIS IS TRUE

Fat is very energy dense
Fat is more easily stored as body fat than other nutrients as it is already in the right form for storage
Men are usually ‘apple shape’. Women are usually ‘pear shape’ which is healthier!
Waist measure to reduce risk

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