| English term or phrase: saturated fat | Definition from General Chemistry Online! :
A lipid that contains no carbon-carbon double bonds. Animal fats like butter and lard are composed of saturated fat. Saturated fats tend to be waxy or greasy solids.
Example sentence(s): - Eating foods that contain saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in your blood. American Heart Association, Inc
- avoid using cooking oils that are high in saturated fats and/or trans fats such as coconut oil, palm oil or vegetable shortening. Instead, use oils that are low in saturated fats and high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as canola oil, olive oil and flax seed oil. Healthcastle Nutrition Inc
- Saturated fats are found in animal products such as butter, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, cream, and fatty meats. A.D.A.M., Inc.
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