DIET & KIDNEY INFORMATION
Fat and Cholesterol
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You need some fat and cholesterol in your diet to stay healthy, but most people get more than they need. Fat gives you energy, keeps you warm and helps you use some of the vitamins in your food. Cholesterol is important, too. It helps to build the cells and the hormones in your body. But, having too much fat and cholesterol in your diet can cause problems like heart disease and stroke.
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