Fatty foods are the target of worry for many people, but it's important to know that fats are necessary for growth and for maintaining healthy bodies. Fats cushion and protect vital organs and store reserves of energy. Inside this volume, readers discover both the positive and negative aspects of fats in our everyday diet. It shows the difference between the types of fats people consume, notes the links between fats, calories, and cholesterol, and addresses such issues as the dangers of dieting by fasting.