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