Just the Fats

Know the Good, Bad, and Ugly FatsPresented by

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Unsaturated Fats

• Monounsaturated Fats– Canola and olive oil– Unlikely to cause cancer

• Polyunsaturated Fats– Liquid at room temperature– Corn oil– Sunflower oil – Safflower oils– Many types of seafood

Polyunsaturated

• Liquid at room temperature• Corn, sunflower, safflower oils• Many types of seafood

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

• Polyunsaturated• High fat fish– Salmon– Tuna– Mackerel

• May decrease cancer risk

Saturated

• Meat• Dairy products• Coconut and palm oils• Increase cancer risk

Trans Fatty Acids

• Solid at room temperature• Processed foods like margarine• Meat, butter, milk• Increase heart disease risk