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How to respond to my classmate Natalie post"For this discussion on special considerations I chose to focus on saturated fat. The current intake patterns of saturated fat is 218 kcals for women and 292 kcals for men ages 19-30. The intake for adults ages 31-59 is 211 kcals for women and 284 kcals for men. It is recommended that adults limit saturated fat consumption to 10%. Adults' saturated fat intake is ranging between 70-76% of their energy. Saturated fat is considered one of the bad fats. It is important to choose healthy fats and limit saturated fat because "The prevalence of coronary heart disease increases with age, and high LDL cholesterol peaks between the ages of 50 to 59 in men and 60 to 69 in women'' (Dietary Guidelines, 2020). Over intake of saturated fats basically can cause cholesterol to rise and increase the risk for heart disease. Also, as you age more fat gets stored in the abdominal area. If you are eating more "fatty" foods, which probably have more calories, then it increases the risk of becoming overweight or obese. If you under eat saturated fats then your risk for chronic disease and heart disease is lowered. However,