There are 3 types of fat; unsaturated, saturated, and trans fat. Unsaturated fat is good for you and contributes to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. It is found in foods like avocado, fish, nuts, and more. Saturated is bad for you and should only be eaten in moderation. Trans fat is a type of saturated fat (also bad for you) and is found in many snack foods, dairy, and meat products. Overall, these 3 fats should be eaten in moderation. Try to stay away from saturated and trans fat, and try eating foods high in unsaturated fat. They can raise your cholesterol and cause a risk for heart disease and stroke. It is important to monitor these levels so your overall health stays level and stable.
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avocado, nuts, fish, and vegetable oilsa type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules with at least one double bond, considered to be healthier in the diet than saturated fat
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pizza, dairy desserts, sausage, and fried foodsa type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules without double bonds, considered to be less healthy in the diet than unsaturated fat
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meat and dairy productstype of unsaturated fats that are uncommon in nature but became commonly produced industrially from vegetable fats for use in margarine, snack food
*Artificial trans fat comes from foods that contain partially hydrogenated oil and is formed when hydrogen is added to liquid oil turning it into solid fat |