[1] the term often refers specifically to triglycerides (triple esters of glycerol), that are the main components of vegetable oils and of fatty tissue in animals When it comes to health, not all fats are equal [2] or, even more narrowly, to triglycerides that are.
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The fats in your food don’t automatically turn into body fat (adipose tissue)
Your body only stores fat if you take in more calories from protein, carbs or fats than your body needs to burn for energy.
Not all fat is created equal Find out which type of fat to choose — and which to avoid — for good health. Get to know the different types of fat, what they do, which ones are healthy fats, and which foods are good sources of healthy fats. Some nuts, seeds, oils, and salmon can provide even more healthy fat per serving.
