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unsaturated fat
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unsaturated fat
n.
A fat derived from plant and some animal sources, especially fish, that is liquid at room temperature. Intake of foods containing more unsaturated fats than saturated fats may contribute to reduced blood cholesterol levels.
unsaturated fat
A triglyceride fat containing at least one unsaturated fatty acid. Fats derived from plants are often unsaturated fats. Eating foods high in unsaturated fats can reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Compare saturated fat.
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It is high in fruits, vegetables, fibre, and unsaturated fats such as olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish).
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Foods that are rich in unsaturated fats include: * oily fish * avocados * nuts * sunflower, rapeseed and olive oils.
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When you look at a food label, fat is generally divided into saturated and the unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated).
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