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Whats the difference between unsaturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats?

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Whats the difference between unsaturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats?

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Almost all foods contain some amount of fat. Even vegetables have small amounts of fat. But, there are different kinds of fat and each has a different effect on your body. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and increase the risk of heart disease. Animal foods, such as meat, poultry, milk butter and cheese contain large amounts of saturated fat. Fruits and vegetables contain mainly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with a small amount of saturated fats. Hydrogenated fat is a type of polyunsaturated fat. This is a fat that has been processed so that it will be solid at room temperature. Hydrogenated fat is found in margarine and shortening. This kind of fat also increases the risk of heart disease. Without fat we would die, however, when we eat too much fat we put ourselves at risk. Be careful of the kinds and amount of fat you eat. Eat foods low in saturated fat (check out food labels). What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are basically sugar and starch. Apples, orange

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