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Why does dietary fat cause more serious concern than dietary sugar? cant both make you sick or die?

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Calories & arteries: Fat has twice the calories compared to the same weight of sugars. Some fats (saturated) can lead to lipid (fat) deposits after a single meal! always best to focus on veggies and protein.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2016

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