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Saturated Fats

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated April 30, 2008

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Definition: Type of fat found mostly in animal products and some plants. Saturated fat causes high LDL cholesterol levels -- a risk for cardiovascular disease.

Sources of saturated fat include foods such as beef, lamb, pork, lard, butter, cream, whole milk and high fat cheese. Plant sources include coconut oil, cocoa butter, palm oil and palm kernel oil.

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