What Happens If You Don't Eat Fat in Your Diet?
                                
                                
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                                According to the American Heart Association, dietary fats are essential for giving your body energy, supporting cell growth, and absorbing vital nutrients. Eliminating them completely can lead to severe health consequences, despite past misconceptions about fats being universally bad for you.