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Fat is certainly a controversial issue in the field of nutrition today

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Fat is certainly a controversial issue in the field of nutrition today

  The role of fatty acids in your diet-

  Fat is certainly a controversial issue in the field of nutrition today, though the importance of some level of fat and Led Light Leakage cholesterol in the body for maintaining good health is undisputed. Fat is the most concentrated source of dietary energy at our disposal and it certainly makes food taste better. Its function is to store energy, standing as reserve for times when we cannot eat regularly, it enables the body to absorb and utilize vitamins, such as vitamins A, E,D and K [which are all fat-soluble] and it provides linoleic acid, which is known as an essential fatty acid. Fatty acids have been proven to be indelibly linked to visual development in infants, and deficiencies can to impaired vision. It adults it can lead to retinal damage and even blindness. Linoleic acid is a component of fat found in corn oil and other vegetable oils and though it is vital to the body's functioning, only a small amount is required for good health. Unlike butter, which has a very high percentage of saturated fats, corn oil is composed mainly of polyunsaturated fats and this is a far healthier alternative in any diet. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed two percent of person's daily calories, which can be obtained from a single tablespoon of soybean, corn or any other vegetable oil.

  Omega-3 EFA:

  Essential Fatty Acids [EFAs] are divided into two categories- the first is omega-3 EFA and the second is omega-6 EFA. Both make up polyunsaturated fats in the body, and both are necessary to good health. The first type, omega-3, is an alpha-linoleic acid [LNA for short] and it helps the body convert prostaglandins, which moderate the pressure inside the eye. In the August 2001 'Archives of Ophthalmology' a published article came out claiming that a link had been found between omega-3 and it ability to prevent the deterioration of severe muscular degeneration.

  Omega-6 EFA:

  Omega-6 is a linoleic acid [LA for short] and studies have shown that while most Americans don't consume enough omega-3 in their diet, they certainly do consume enough omega-6. Like omega-3, this acid plays a part in maintaining and regulating the eyes internal pressure and thus reducing muscular problems and the development of problems related to high intraocular pressure. However, unlike the more beneficial omega-3, this acid has been found to increase the potential for eye problems if it is too present in your daily diet. You should be consuming about equal amounts of each and current studies have shown that most Americans should cut down on omega-6 rich foods.

  As you can see, there are many different factors that go into good eye care and balancing a healthy diet that will not only protect the body from various ailments, but also especially the eyes. This is particularly important as we age and the eyes begin to retain higher levels of protein in them, clouding vision and inducing cataracts. However, so many easily accessible foods contain all that we need to stay healthy and maintain good eyesight that sustaining health should be no problem. Vitamin A reduces the risk of night blindness, dry eye syndrome, blindness, the development of cataracts and muscular degeneration. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids also protect against cataracts and other age-related diseases and carotenoids are generally beneficial to the eyes, while also helping the body to break down and absorb vitamin A. And so the recommended diet for good eye health should always include brightly colored vegetables and fruits, such as carrots and sweet red peppers, citrus fruits like oranges, green leafy vegetables such as parsley, broccoli or spinach and various nuts and seafood, especially cold-water fish from the sea or oysters.

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