Fat. What a bad word, or that is what most people seem to think. Yet fat is essential to many body functions. The problem is there are good fats and bad fats, and consumers need to be educated on the differences between the two. Once we understand all that fat does for our body and what fats to eat, then maybe fat won't seem like such a bad word.Let's explore some of the reasons we need fat in our diet. Fat provides us with much of the energy we use every day. Fat is used for energy when we are …