Definition: Fats commonly found in many foods including vegetable and seed oils, soy and fish. Polyunsaturated fats include the omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids.
Polyunsaturated Fats
By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide
Updated May 02, 2008
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