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What makes fats saturated or unsaturated?

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What makes fats saturated or unsaturated?

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Fats in the body are usually in the form of long chains of carbon atoms connected by double or single bonds. A single-bond connection is considered a “saturated” bond (there is no room for additional binding). A double bond connection is an “unsaturated” bond that is potentially able to bond other molecules. Unsaturated fats can be polyunsaturated (multiple double-bond connections) or monounsaturated (mostly single bonds with one double bond). Saturated fats, such as butter and lard, tend to be solid at room temperature. Saturated fats come from animal products and are seen on the outside or form the “marbling” of meats. Coconut and palm oil are also heavy in saturated fats. Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature and are derived from plant sources such as safflower oil, sunflower seed oil, and corn oil. Olive oil and cannola oil are monounsaturated oils. How can some cholesterol be harmful and some good for you? Cholesterol does not dissolve in water-based fluids such

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