fats that contain the maximum amount of hydrogen possible, such as those found in meats and dairy products; can contribute to coronary heart disease and the development of some cancers

Unhealthy fatty acids, saturated fat is derived mostly from animal products. Saturate fats build up in arteries and hinder blood flow, thus increasing your risk of heart disease.

fat that contains no carbon-carbon double bonds. (see saturated compound)

fats of animal origin. Saturated fat tends to raise blood cholesterol levels.

Type of fat found in meat and dairy products. Too much fat in the diet has been linked to an increased risk of some cancers due to an associated obesity. There is no direct proven link between animal fat and cancer, but high meat intake has been linked to increased risk of digestive system cancers.

Dietary fats whose molecules are saturated with hydrogen. They are usually hard at room temperature and are readily converted into cholesterol in the body. Sources include animal products as well as hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Type of fat found in foods of animal origin and a few of vegetable origin; they are usually solid at room temperature. Abundant in meat and dairy products, saturated fat tends to increase LDL cholesterol levels, and it may raise the risk of certain types of cancer.

Solid at room temperature and found in animal products, saturated fat is also found in certain vegetable oils such as coconut and palm oil and in those containing hydrogenated vegetable oils. These fats are thought to have a greater impact on raising blood cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol. Choosing lean meats, removing skin from poultry and selecting low-fat dairy products are a few simple ways to decrease the saturated fat in the diet.

A type of fat found mainly in meats, butter, and dairy products which, due to its chemical structure, tends to pack very tightly and raise levels of unhealthy cholesterol.

A type of fat that raises blood cholesterol. Sources are mainly from animal origin foods but also include plant sources such as palm and coconut oil.

A tye of fat found mainly in food from animal sources particularly dairy and meat products.

Found in animal and dairy products such as beef, butter and cream in addition to certain plant product. It is the fat most likely to increase cholesterol levels and block arteries.

A fatty compound with no double or triple bonds between atoms. This type of fat is most often found in animal products and tends to increase blood cholesterol when consumed.

a type of fat that is usually solid or semi-solid at room temperature; chemically, these fats are composed of fatty acids that contain no double bonds within the carbon chain, thereby being "saturated" with hydrogen.

a fat or fatty acid in which there are no double bonds between the carbon atoms

Fat containing the maximum number of hydrogen atoms, usually solid at room temperature and predominant in animal fats.

A fat that is solid at room temperature. Although most are of animal origin, some like coconut oil and palm oil come from plants. An excess of saturated fats in the diet may raise cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.

A fat that has only single bonds in the molecule.

A type of fat that has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease. Found in animal foods such as butter, full fat dairy foods, and fatty meats, as well as many processed and takeaway foods.

a fat found primarily in animal products, including dairy items. The liver uses saturated fats to manufacture cholesterol.

A type of dietary fat which contains the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible. These types of fat are solid at room temperature. Should be consumed sparingly or avoided.

A type of fat found in greatest amounts in foods from animals, such as fatty cuts of meat, poultry with the skin, whole-milk dairy products, lard, and in some vegetable oils, including coconut, palm kernel, and palm oils. Saturated fat raises blood cholesterol more than anything else eaten. On a Step I Diet, no more than 8 to 10 percent of total calories should come from saturated fat, and in the Step II Diet, less than 7 percent of the day's total calories should come from saturated fat.

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. All animal fats, such as those found in meat, poultry, lard and dairy products (like cheese, whole milk, cream, butter and ice cream) are saturated. Palm, palm kernel and coconut oils, which may be used in commercially processed products like cookies, crackers and snack foods, are also saturated fats. Saturated fats can raise LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels to increase the risk of heart disease.

Fat molecules whose carbon atoms are fully saturated with hydrogen atoms. This type of fat is generally found in animals, is thought to be less desirable, and should be restricted in the diet.

The main dietary cause of high blood cholesterol, saturated fat is found in foods from animals and some plants.

is usually found in animal products such as whole milk, eggs, and meats, and in some plant foods such as coconut or palm oils or hydrogenated oils; the main dietary culprit in raising blood cholesterol.

Fats or lipids which contain the maximum amount of hydrogen for the amount of carbon present. They are usually solid at room temperature and they are more stable than unsaturated fats, meaning that they do not combine readily with oxygen. They contribute to high blood cholesterol levels and are present in both animal and vegetable sources of food.

The type of fat found mainly in food that comes from animals. Whole milk dairy products, such as butter, cheese, milk, cream and ice cream, all contain high amounts of saturated fat. The fat in meat and poultry skin is also loaded with saturated fat. A few vegetable fats - coconut oil, cocoa butter, palm kernel oil and palm oil - are also high in saturated fat. These fats are sometimes found in cookies, crackers, coffee creamers, whipped toppings and snack foods. Because fats are invisible in many foods, it is important to read food labels. Remember: Saturated fat boosts your blood cholesterol level more than anything else in your diet. Eating less saturated fat is the best way to lower your blood cholesterol level.

A dietary fat that raises blood cholesterol levels. It is found in meat, cheese, butter, coconut oil and palm oil.

fat that is found in foods from animal meats and skin, dairy products, and some vegetables.

A fat with single covalent bonds between the carbons of its fatty acids. PICTURE

Fatty acids that have all the hydrogen they can hold on their chemical chains. They mainly come from animal foods and tend to deposit in blood vessels, blocking blood flow.

Raises blood cholesterol levels. It is found mostly in animal products like meat, dairy products made from whole milk, egg yolks, and in certain types of processed foods that contain hydrogenated fats.

A type of fat that comes from animals. See also: Fats.

Fatty acids that are abundant in red meat, lard, butter, hard cheeses, and some vegetable oils in which each molecule carries the maximum number of hydrogen atoms.

Type of fat found in meat, eggs, milk and cheese thought to be bad for your health.

A type of fat found in greatest amounts in food from animals, such as butter, cheese, milk, and cream, as well as meat and poultry skin. A few vegetable fats - coconut oil, cocoa butter, palm kernel oil, and palm oil - are also high in saturated fats. (Read about " Low Fat Food Tips")

Fat found mostly in animal products like hard cheeses, butter and the fat in meat and in meat products e.g. sausages, burgers, hard margarine and cooking fat. Eating too much saturated fat is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Reducing the level of saturated fat in your diet and eating more fruit and vegetables helps to lower cholesterol levels.

Fats derived from animal sources. These fat raise blood cholesterol, and physicians generally ask patients with diabetes or cardiovascular problems to avoid them.

this fat comes mainly from animal fat. Unsaturated fat is a healthier option.

Compare with unsaturated fat. lipid that contains no carbon-carbon double bonds. Animal fats like butter and lard are composed of saturated fat. Saturated fats tend to be waxy or greasy solids.

fatty acids that have all the hydrogen they can hold on their chemical chains. They mainly come from animal foods such as lard and should be restricted in the diet

a type of fat found in animal products such as whole milk, eggs, and meats.

A type of fat with certain chemical properties that is usually solid at room temperature. Most saturated fats come from animal food products, but some plant oils, such as palm and coconut oil, also contain high levels. Eating saturated fat increases the level of cholesterol in the blood and the risk of heart disease.

a type of fat that comes from animals. These fats tend to raise blood cholesterol levels.

A type of fat most often found in animal food products including milk, eggs, meat and butter. Saturated fat is also found in vegetable products such as coconut and palm oil. Studies show that too much saturated fat in a person's diet increases heart disease risk.

fat found in foods from animal meats and skin, dairy products and some vegetables. They tend to increase LDL cholesterol levels and may increase the risk of certain types of cancer.

Fats that can raise blood cholesterol levels and have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Found primarily in animal foods (such as red meat, poultry, butter, cheese, ice cream, and whole milk), they are also present in tropical vegetable oils (such as coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils), which are solid at room temperature.

fat that is solid at room temperature and comes chiefly from animal food products. Some examples are butter, lard, meat fat, solid shortening, palm oil, and coconut oil. These fats tend to raise the level of cholesterol in the blood.

is a form of dietary fat that raises cholesterol levels and causes atherosclerosis.

A type of dietary fat or lipid that tends to raise blood-cholesterol levels. It comes primarily from animals and is often hard at room temperature. Examples of saturated fats are butter, lard, meat fat, solid shortening, palm oil, and coconut oil.

Saturated fats are usually found in animal products, including fatty meat and dairy products, and are usually solid at room temperature. However, they are also found in some vegetable oils, including coconut and palm oils. These fats are the biggest dietary cause of high LDL cholesterol. Return to previous page.

Fats can be classified as saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Polyunsaturated fats have the least amount of saturation. The more saturated fats play a role in health and tend to raise blood cholesterol. Popular saturated fats include butter, palm kernel oil and coconut oil.

a form of fat in meat, coconut and palm oils, and animal sources such as whole-milk dairy products. These fats raise blood cholesterol levels, particularly LDL ("bad" cholesterol) levels.

A fat made of saturated fatty acids. Butter and lard are saturated fats. Saturated fats tend to raise levels of LDL- cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) in the blood. Elevated levels of LDL-cholesterol are associated with heart disease.

(SATCH-er-ay-ted) A fat that is solid at room temperature. Fats that are in foods are combinations of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fatty acids. Saturated fat is found in high-fat dairy products (like cheese, whole milk, cream, butter, and regular ice cream), fatty fresh and processed meats, the skin and fat of chicken and turkey, lard, palm oil, and coconut oil. They have the same number of calories as other types of fat, and may contribute to weight gain if eaten in excess. Eating a diet high in saturated fat also raises blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease.

generally solid at room temperature; comes from animal sources

Mainly derived from animals, although some vegetables are also highly saturated. A good clue that a fat is saturated is that it is solid at room temperature.

A type of fat that is readily converted to LDL cholesterol and is thought to encourage production of arterial disease. Saturated fats tend to be hard at room temperature. Among saturated fats are animal fats, dairy products, and such vegetable oils as coconut and palm oils.

A form of fat that is usually solid at room temperature. Eating a diet high in saturated fat raises blood cholesterol. Saturated fat is found in dairy products, fatty meats, the skin and fat of chicken and turkey, lard, palm oil, and coconut oil.

Saturated fat is fat that consists of triglycerides containing only saturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between the carbon atoms of the fatty acid chain (hence, they are fully saturated with hydrogen atoms). There are several kinds of naturally occurring saturated fatty acids, their only difference being the number of carbon atoms - from 1 to 24.

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