What Does Too Much Fat Cause?
Saturated fat; Diet - fat; Polyunsaturated fat; Monounsaturated fat; Lipids
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SATURATED FATS
These are the biggest dietary cause of high LDL levels ("bad cholesterol"). When looking at a food label, pay very close attention to the percentage of saturated fat and avoid or limit any foods that are high. Saturated fat should be limited to 10% of calories. Saturated fats are found in animal products such as butter, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, cream, and fatty meats. They...
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