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What is saturated fat?
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Single-bond: Fats have long chains of carbon; saturated fats have all the carbons joined by single bonds. They are less likely to get rancid, and they may be less healthy for the heart.
Answered 4/23/2013
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Saturated fat: The american heart association recommends that less than 25 to 35% of your daily calories come from fat. Saturated fats should be.
Answered 9/29/2016
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