So far, there is no precise rule guiding daily fat intake. Generally, some fat intake, particularly intake of unsaturated fats, can have beneficial effects on the human body. Children especially need some fat in their diet to be healthy.

General Guidelines:

• Consume no more than 30% of daily calories in the form of saturated fats
• Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats if possible
• Minimize consumption of trans fats
• Consume less than 300 mg of dietary cholesterol each day