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FAST FAT FACTS
Fats and oils are made up of basic units called fatty acids. Each type of fat or oil is a mixture of different fatty acids.
Saturated Fatty Acids are found chiefly in animal sources such as meat and poultry, whole or reduced-fat milk, and butter. Some vegetable oils like coconut, palm kernel oil, and palm oil are saturated. Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature.
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids are found mainly in vegetable oils such as canola, olive, and peanut oils. They are liquid at room temperature.
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids are found mainly in vegetable oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed, and canola oils. Polyunsaturated fats are also the main fats found in seafood. They are liquid or soft at room temperature.
Trans Fatty Acids are formed when vegetable oils are processed into margarine or shortening. Sources of trans fats in the diet include snack foods and baked goods made with 'partially hydrogenated vegetable oil' or 'vegetable shortening.' Trans fatty acids also occur naturally in some animal products such as dairy products.
For more information, the American Dietetic Association Consumer Nutrition website provides timely, practical nutrition information as well as referrals to registered dietitians.