Elite Physique
Dan Kennedy
Educated at the University of Western Ontario, Dan employs his degree in Kinesiology as the foundation of his personal training business Elite Physique. He’s also a National level bodybuilder and judge. Dan’s earned a reputation for his knowledge and his tell-it-like-it-is approach to performance enhancement!
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How Much Fat Is Too Much Fat
Q. How do I know what fat percentage is okay when buying food?
A. We aim for a fat percentage of 25 percent or less with our food choices. To figure out the percentage of an item, remember that 1 gram of fat equals 9 calories. Do not get confused by seeing “zero trans fat” on the packaging. Companies have slyly been marketing zero trans fat on their packaging, but this does not mean the item is fat free. Trans fats are chemically modified fats that solidify at room temperature such as margarine and shortening. The fat grams are listed on the back of each product. Multiply fat grams by 9. This will give you total calories of fat. To figure out the percentage, divide the fat calories into the total calories and multiply by 100. The result should not exceed 25 percent.
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