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healthy diet, omega-3 fatty acids, calories, fat per serving, saturated fats, trans-fatty acids, saturated fat, diet, fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, lipids, fats, organic compounds, made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, the most concentrated source of energy in foods, fats belong to a group of substances, lipids, fats come in liquid, solid form, all fats, combinations of saturated, unsaturated fatty acids, fats, very saturated, very unsaturated depending on proportions, fat is one, the three nutrients, protein, carbohydrates, supply calories, fat provides 9 calories per gram, than twice the number provided by carbohydrates, protein, fat is essential, the proper functioning, fats provide the "essential" fatty acids, not made by the body, must be obtained from food, linoleic acid, most important essential fatty acid, the growth, development of infants, fatty acids provide the raw materials that help, in the control of blood pressure, blood clotting, inflammation, body functions, fat serves, the storage substance, the body's extra calories, fills the fat cells, adipose tissue, help insulate the body, fats, an important energy source, body has used up the calories from carbohydrate, occurs, first 20 minutes of exercise, begins to depend on the calories from fat, healthy skin, hair, maintained by fat, fat helps, in the absorption, transport, the bloodstream, the fat-soluble vitamins a, d, e, k, , saturated fats, the biggest dietary cause of high ldl levels, "bad cholesterol", looking at a food label, pay very close attention, % of saturated fat, limit any foods, over 20% saturated fat, saturated fats, found in animal products butter, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, cream, fatty meats, found, vegetable oils, coconut, palm, palm kernel oils, most other vegetable oils contain unsaturated fat, healthy, unsaturated fats, fats that help to lower blood cholesterol, used in place of saturated fats, unsaturated fats have a lot of calories, still need to limit them, two types, mono-unsaturated, polyunsaturated, liquid vegetable oils, unsaturated, exceptions include coconut, palm, palm kernel oils, mono-unsaturated fats, fats that help to lower blood cholesterol, used in place of saturated fats, mono-unsaturated fats have a lot of calories, still need to limit them, examples include olive, canola oils, polyunsaturated fats, fats that help to lower blood cholesterol, used in place of saturated fats, polyunsaturated fats have a lot of calories, still need to limit them, examples include safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean oils, trans fatty acids, fats form, vegetable oil hardens, a process, hydrogenation, raise ldl levels, lower hdl levels, "good cholesterol", trans-fatty acids, found in fried foods, commercial baked goods, donuts, cookies, crackers, processed foods, margarines, hydrogenated, oils, become hardened, hard butter, margarine, foods made, hydrogenated oils, avoided, they contain high levels of trans fatty acids, linked to heart disease, look, ingredients, in the food label, terms "hydrogenated", "saturated", an oil becomes saturated, hydrogen is added, becomes hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated, oils, become partially hardened, foods made, partially hydrogenated oils, avoided, they contain high levels of trans fatty acids, linked to heart disease, look, ingredients, in the food label, eating too much saturated fat is one, the major risk factors, heart disease, a diet high in saturated fat causes, a soft, waxy substance, cholesterol to build up, in the arteries, too much fat also increases the risk of heart disease, its high calorie content, increases the chance of becoming obese, another risk factor, heart disease, types of cancer, a large intake of polyunsaturated fat, increase the risk, types of cancer, reducing daily fat intake is not a guarantee against developing cancer, heart disease, does help reduce the risk factors, , choose lean, protein-rich foods, soy, fish, skinless chicken, very lean meat, fat free, 1% dairy products, eat foods, naturally low in fat, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, get plenty of soluble fiber, oats, bran, dry peas, beans, cereal, rice, limit consumption of fried foods, processed foods, commercially prepared baked goods, donuts, cookies, crackers, limit animal products, egg yolks, cheeses, whole milk, cream, ice cream, fatty meats, large portions of meats, look at food labels, the level of saturated fat, limit foods high in saturated fat, than 20% on the label, look on food labels, words, "hydrogenated", "partially hydrogenated", foods, loaded, saturated fats, trans-fatty acids, avoided, liquid vegetable oil, soft margarine, trans fatty acid-free margarine, preferable to butter, stick margarine, shortening, children under age 2 should not be on a fat restricted diet, cholesterol, fat, thought to be important nutrients, brain development, important to read the nutrition labels, aware, different types of fat contained in food, recommended that everyone over age 20 have cholesterol checked, talk to health care provider, how to cut down of fat intake, to have cholesterol checked.