Question

Excess intake of fats is harmful for the body because it causes obesity. Would it be harmful for the body to take too much of proteins or vitamins in the diet?

Answer 1

Balancing the daily nutrients assures that there is sufficient material to meet the bodily needs but not so much that it negatively impacts well-being. Excessive nutrients can, over time, lead to unwanted weight gain, affect metabolic processes and increase risk of nutritional toxicities.

Proteins and fats supply amino acids and fatty acids to the body. Once the requirements for these nutrients are met, the excess gets converted to fat tissue. Excess levels of vitamin A can cause birth defects, while too much vitamin D can increase blood level of calcium and eventually cause calcium deposits in soft tissues.