Components of certain
unsaturated fats regulate some important body function such as blood pressure,
and the synthesis and repair of vital cell parts.
The average American diet supplies
about 
times the amount of
fats needed.
times the amount of
fats needed.
Fat is an important part of the infant's diet because they are energy-dense and vital to the development of the nervous system.
The leading cause of adult deaths
in the United States is heart disease.
