Fat Crossword

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  1. 2. _____- fat foods may not always be best because when food manufacturers reduce fat, they often replace it with carbohydrates from sugar, refined grains, or other starches, which may affect blood sugar and insulin levels and may result in weight gain and disease.
  2. 6. ______ fats are good fats which lower disease risk.
  3. 7. This food (nut) is the edible, brain-shaped seed of a drupe.
  4. 8. Unsaturated fats are mainly found in ____ foods.
  5. 9. Unsaturated fats improve blood _______ levels, ease inflammation and stabilize heart rhythms among other functions.
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  1. 1. The white fleshy part (kernel) of the ____ fruit is rich in fat.
  2. 3. Saturated fat is mainly found in _____ foods, but some plant foods also contain high quantities of it.
  3. 4. _____ fats negatively impact health, but not as much as trans fats. It is best to consume these in small quantities.
  4. 5. Trans fats are ____ fats which increase disease risk even when eaten in small quantities.
  5. 10. A _____-fat diet promotes development of obesity and can increase the risk of other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.