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Saturated fat
Established research area
A type of dietary fat that is usually solid at room temperature, found mainly in butter, cheese, fatty meats, and coconut and palm oils.
Commonly noted
- Commonly noted
- Saturated fat is one of the main types of dietary fat; it is usually solid at room temperature and comes mainly from animal foods such as butter, cheese, and fatty meats, and from tropical oils such as coconut and palm.
- Higher intake
- Diets high in saturated fat are commonly discussed in relation to blood cholesterol levels, and dietary guidance often suggests keeping saturated fat to a limited share of daily energy.
Source: MedlinePlus
Commonly found in
Ground beef
Milk
Cheddar cheese
Bacon
Coconut oil
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