Limiting certain fats you eat also is important.

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But many nutritionists are quick to note that diets high in certain fats - and high in cholesterol - are believed to drive up the risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer.

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The National Institute of Nutrition and the World Health Organization both have set certain benchmarks of how much salt, sugar, carbohydrates and fats every individual can have on a daily basis to stay healthy.

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