Why do I need fat in my diet?

Some fat in your diet is a good thing. Fats are required for a lot of the body's basic processes. Children and pregnant women especially require sufficient fat for the healthy development of mind and body. Other benefits of fats: 

• Efficiently provide calories for energy
• Required to support cell growth
• Help protect the body's organs and keep the body warm
• Help the body absorb some nutrients (including vitamins A, D, E, and K)
• Needed for the production of important hormones