According to the USDA, a low-fat diet consists of little fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol, which is thought to lead to increased blood cholesterol levels and heart attack. It is important to know that some dietary fat is needed for good health, as fats supply energy and fatty acids, in addition to supplying fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. (source: Wikipedia.org)

Another great reason to reduce fat intake is that fat has about twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and proteins. A gram of fat has 9 calories, while a gram of carbohydrate or protein has 4 calories. With that in mind you can eat twice as much carbohydrates or proteins as fat for the same amount of calories.

Low Fat Diet Links

http://www.lowfatdietplan.org/

Recipes: www.foodnetwork.com/topics/low-fat/index.html

Low Fat vs. Low Carb: www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-fat-vs-low-carb/MY01446

Getting Started: http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/lowfatbasics/a/tensteps05.htm

Purchase Low Fat Diet Books and Cookbooks


American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 4th edition: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol	Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Recipes	The Low-Fat Good Food Cookbook: For a Lifetime of Fabulous Food	Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today

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