Eating Fat Makes You Fat

Eating fat does not directly cause body fat gain; a caloric surplus drives weight increase, with dietary fat contributing only when consumed in excess. This myth is 50% less accurate than the average nutrition claim, as healthy fats support hormone production and vitamin absorption. A 2016 meta-analysis of over 100,000 participants found no link between fat intake and obesity, emphasizing that total calories matter more than specific macronutrients.