**3. Fats versus health**

More and more people are trying to lose weight. In general, people continue to understand that restrictive dieting (deprivation, short-term solutions) spells failure. Instead, it takes permanent lifestyle changes to lose weight and prevent weight gain. Fifty-four percent of U.S. adults are currently trying to reduce their weight. (Note: previous surveys asked about "dieting," but in 2010, the survey was modified to refer to weight reduction or "trying to lose weight" [9].)

However, the consumption of high amounts of oils and fats has often been associated with obesity and various types of chronic diseases. The reduction of fat and caloric value of foods can reduce or eliminate fat from the formulation increasing the protein, carbohydrate, fiber, and water content.

High-fat diets are associated with obesity and cardiovascular disease. There is an epidemic of overweight and obesity in some locations. Individuals with BMI ≥ 25 (BMI = weight (kg)/height <sup>2</sup> (m2 ) are considered overweight, and with BMI ≥ 30 they are considered obese. The recom‐ mended dietary allowance (RDA) intake of fat is 30%, but the actual consumption is higher: calories, 9 kcal/gram; carbohydrates and protein, 4 kcal/g of.
