What are Low Fat Diets for? Most of the time, people get into this kind of diet for weight loss but not everyone knows that low fat diets are also used for other medical conditions. It is said that a healthy diet should have no more than 30% of fat but because there are various types of diseases that make it hard for the body to absorb even with that amount therefore a low fat diet is recommended to people who are undergoing this kind of situation. Gallbladder disease Our gallbladder is responsible for secreting bile which helps the body break down and absorb fats. If a person is having problems with his/her gallbladders or gallstones are present, a low fat diet is recommended in order to avoid complications. Low fat diets can help a person from the risk of pain in the gallbladder during contraction when bile is secreted. Gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach is emptied to the intestine is working too slowly. When this happens a person can experience nausea, bloating and even vomiting. Fatty foods can add up to the delay of the stomach emptying, worsening the disease thus a low fat diet is recommended. Diarrhea Diarrhea can be a symptom of an underlying disease or could be caused by many other conditions and when a person experiences diarrhea, a low fat diet would be implemented as fatty food can only worsen it. Fatty liver There are times when fat may accumulate in our liver due to a number of reasons and this is not normal for it can damage the liver. Complications can be avoided and recovery may be aided with a low fat diet and exercise. Nutrient malabsorption Nutrients are absorbed in our body by absorbing them from the intestine towards the bloodstream. People who have diseases that affect the small intestines and the pancreas have trouble absorbing nutrients and one of which is fat. Until the main cause of malabsorption is diagnosed, a low fat diet may be advised.