According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Texas was $55,653 in 2015, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Texas median household income is $122 lower. 2016 Census ACS data (including 2016 Texas household income numbers) will be released in September of 2017. Texas median family income and per capita income for Texas are shown further down.
Good fats come mainly from vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fish. They differ from saturated fats by having fewer hydrogen atoms bonded to their carbon chains. Healthy fats are liquid at room temperature, not solid. There are two broad categories of beneficial fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
It provides energy, absorbs certain nutrients and maintains your core body temperature. You need to consume fat every day to support these functions, but some types of fat are better for you than others. Good fats protect your heart and keep your body healthy, while bad fats increase your risk of disease and damage your heart. While carbohydrates are the main source of fuel in your body, your system turns to fat as a backup energy source when carbohydrates are not available. Fat is a concentrated source of energy. One gram of fat has 9 calories, which is more than double the amount of calories from carbohydrates and protein. Because fat is high in calories, you need to limit your diet to 20 to 35 percent calories from fat, reports MayoClinic.com. Based on an 1,800-calorie diet, this recommendation amounts to 40 to 70 daily grams of fat.