There has been a lot said about the dangers of eating too much fat. There are good reasons for focusing attention on dietary fat. But for the unwary, these dire warnings can be misleading. For the evi...There has been a lot said about the dangers of eating too much fat. There are good reasons for focusing attention on dietary fat. But for the unwary, these dire warnings can be misleading. For the evils associated with dietary fats are related to excessive use, not to harm in fat itself. In fact, fat is an essential nutrient.