Fat intake question

[MartinB]

Hey Robert,
I am a bit confused with the fat intake, from what I have read in these subforum protein and carbs are highly correlated with performance, muscle gain and retention. Fats are not, if I understand correctly you don't recommend a minimum intake for fats.
Does that mean I should eat as little fat as possible? If not, can you recommend me an appropriate intake (either as percentage or weight based)?

[Robert Santana]

Hey Robert,
I am a bit confused with the fat intake, from what I have read in these subforum protein and carbs are highly correlated with performance, muscle gain and retention. Fats are not, if I understand correctly you don't recommend a minimum intake for fats.
Does that mean I should eat as little fat as possible? If not, can you recommend me an appropriate intake (either as percentage or weight based)?

I don’t recommend a minimum intake because there is a very low probability that anyone will accidentally undereat fat. I’d say if you stay above 30 grams you’ll be good to go.

[MartinB]

When does someone overeat fats? Is every gram of fat past 30 an overeaten gram of fat that could have been gone to carbs or protein?

[Robert Santana]

When does someone overeat fats? Is every gram of fat past 30 an overeaten gram of fat that could have been gone to carbs or protein?

No.

[MartinB]

I see, so when does someone overeat on fats? Can you provide a percentage of total calories or bodyweight based reference?

[Robert Santana]

I see, so when does someone overeat on fats? Can you provide a percentage of total calories or bodyweight based reference?

>30-35% of total calories. As a general guideline, if you’re under 100 grams of fat you are probably good.

[MartinB]

Oh I see, thanks Robert.

[Robert Santana]

Oh I see, thanks Robert.

You are very welcome Martin!