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30% (fatintake) is well into the range of serious long-term health problems. And 40% is basically slow suicide (fast suicide if you die from a heart attack or stroke).
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In my opinion that statement is inaccurate. As far as I know, it makes a big difference what kind of fats and from what sources.
For example the Mediterenean diet:
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It is based on what from the point of view of mainstream nutrition is considered a paradox: that although the people living in Mediterranean countries tend to consume relatively high amounts of fat, they have far lower rates of cardiovascular disease than in countries like the United States, where similar levels of fat consumption are found.
One of the main explanations is thought to be the large amount of olive oil used in the Mediterranean diet. Unlike the high amount of animal fats typical to the American diet, olive oil lowers cholesterol levels in the blood.[2] It is also known to lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure.[2] Research indicates olive oil prevents peptic ulcers and is effective in treatment of peptic ulcer disease,[3] and may be a factor in preventing cancer.[4] In addition, the consumption of red wine is considered a possible factor, as it contains flavonoids with powerful antioxidant properties.[5]
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Mediterranean diet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia