Do vegetarians consume less fat? An in-depth look at plant-based diets and fat intake
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According to a cross-sectional study using nationally representative data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), vegetarians typically consume significantly less saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol compared to non-vegetarians. But the real answer to the question, **do vegetarians consume less fat?**, is more nuanced, depending heavily on diet quality and choices.
