Question

What are the two types of fats?

Answer 1

Dear student
Two types of fats — saturated fat and trans fat — have been identified as potentially harmful to your heart. Most of the foods that contain these types of fats are solid at room temperature, such as:

• butter
• margarine
• shortening
• beef or pork fat

Both saturated fat and trans fat should be avoided or eaten very sparingly.

Saturated Fat

This type of fat is primarily animal-based, and is found in high-fat meats and dairy products. Some typical sources of saturated fats include:

• fatty cuts of beef, pork, and lamb
• dark chicken meat and poultry skin
• high fat dairy foods (whole milk, butter, cheese, sour cream, ice cream)
• tropical oils (coconut oil, palm oil, cocoa butter)

Trans Fat

Short for “trans fatty acids,” trans fat appears in foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. These are the worst fats for you. You might find trans fat in:

• fried foods (French fries, doughnuts, deep-fried fast foods)
• margarine (stick and tub)
• vegetable shortening
• baked goods (cookies, cakes, pastries)
• processed snack foods (crackers, microwave popcorn)

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