What Are Lipids?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats
When it comes to health issues, we tend to hear a lot mentioned about saturated and unsaturated fats, and one is much better for you than the other. Unsaturated fats are actually a type of oil because they are liquid at room temperature, whereas saturated fats are solid at room temperature.
There are also polyunsaturated fats, of which there are two main types, which are omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids. Monounsaturated fats include oils such as peanut oil and olive oil. Saturated fats are generally found in meats and dairy products.
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