How many grams of fat should you eat if you are looking to lose weight?

it isn't the amount of fat you eat, its the amount of calories.
fat has about 9 calories per gram
carbohydrates have about 4 calories per gram
protein also has about 4 calories per gram
so, fat does contain more calories than any other type of nutrient, but some fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats found in olives, nuts, natural peanut butter, salmon, etc.) are good in moderate amounts and may help reduce cholesterol. saturated fats are found in animal products and contain cholesterol which is not healthy. trans fats are the worst kinds of fats and can be found in foods containing "hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils". to answer your question, there is no set amount of fats that you should consume to lose weight, but as long as you reduce your calorie intake (try to consume about 1200 to 1500 calories per day) you will lose weight.


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