A 20 years old athlete (racer) asked you to give opinion on whether predominantly eating food rich with saturated fatty acids would have any harm on him knowing that he has no health problems of any kind? Give explanation for your answer supported by scientific evidence.

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give opinion on whether predominantly eating food rich with saturated fatty acids would have any harm on him knowing that he has no health problems of any kind? Give explanation for your answer supported by scientific evidence.

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Fats provide the necessary energy to the cell. However, the consumption of excess amounts of fat can lead to weight gain and make the body susceptible to various types of health problems. 

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