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Fat Quality

Meaning

Fat Quality is a critical nutritional and clinical concept that evaluates the physiological impact of dietary fats based on the chemical structure and composition of their constituent fatty acids. This metric moves beyond simply quantifying total fat intake to distinguish between beneficial fats, such as polyunsaturated (Omega-3s) and monounsaturated fatty acids, and detrimental fats, such as industrial trans fats and excessive amounts of saturated fats. Optimizing fat quality is a fundamental pillar of cardiometabolic and hormonal health.