Fats oils and nutrition

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Across
  1. 5. fat — A category of unsaturated fat found in olive oil, avocados, and peanuts that may help improve heart health.
  2. 8. fatty acids — Essential fats commonly found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds that help with growth and body functions.
  3. 9. fat — A healthier type of fat that is usually liquid at room temperature, found in foods like olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fish.
  4. 11. fat — A type of fat usually solid at room temperature, commonly found in butter, cheese, fatty meats, and coconut oil. High intake may raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
  5. 12. fatty acids — Essential polyunsaturated fats found in salmon, flaxseed, and walnuts that support brain and heart health.
Down
  1. 1. fat — A fat found in foods such as walnuts, sunflower oil, and fish; includes omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
  2. 2. — The main form of fat stored in the body and found in foods; high levels in the blood can increase health risks.
  3. 3. oil — Oil that has been chemically changed to stay solid longer and increase shelf life, often containing trans fats.
  4. 4. — A waxy fat-like substance found in animal foods such as eggs and meat; the body needs some cholesterol, but excess levels can be harmful.
  5. 6. — A solid fat used in baking to create flaky textures in pastries and cookies, often made from vegetable oils.
  6. 7. — Rendered pig fat used in cooking and baking for flavor and texture.
  7. 10. fat — An artificially altered fat often created during hydrogenation; commonly found in some processed foods and linked to heart disease risk.