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Healthy Fats: Tips for Improving the Quality of Fat Intake

Revised; Originally published: 05/2008 / The article provides information about different types of dietary fats and promotes consumption of healthy fats in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The prevalence of fat-free products in grocery stores may give some health-conscious consumers the perception that all dietary fats are unhealthy. However, fats are absolutely vital for proper physiological functioning, and it is imperative that fats are included in a healthy diet. Fats are classified as saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated. Both types of unsaturated fats, when consumed in moderation, can help lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of heart disease, especially when they replace saturated and trans fats. We provide tips for selecting healthier fats, along with a guide for consuming appropriate portions of fat.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/324554
Date07 1900
CreatorsHongu, Nobuko, Wise, Jamie M., Gallaway, Patrick J.
PublisherCollege of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
Source SetsUniversity of Arizona
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish
Typetext, Book
SourceCALS Publications Archive. The University of Arizona.
RelationUniversity of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin AZ1452-2014

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