‘Powerful and beautiful’: Here’s why we all need body fat

From releasing hormones to regulating our temperature, fat has myriad roles in the body. Here’s how much you need and why chasing extreme fat-loss goals is unhealthy.Fat has been somewhat demonised for years. Diet culture tells us to burn it, some food companies market low-fat products at us, and weightlifting forums share tips on how to reach as little body fat as possible.