Types of Fats
This fat, common in butter and cream, is solid at room temperature.
What is saturated fat?
This dairy spread is about 80% fat and comes from churning cream.
What is Butter?
This type of cholesterol, often raised by saturated fats, is called “bad cholesterol.”
What is LDL cholesterol?
The building blocks of fats are fatty acids and this alcohol.
What is glycerol?
This dairy fat is often used to spread on toast.
What is Butter?
Created by hydrogenation, these fats are harmful and were once used in margarine.
What are trans fats?
This dairy product is often used as a cooking fat and is clarified to remove water and milk solids.
What is ghee?
This type of cholesterol, boosted by healthy fats, helps protect the heart.
What is HDL cholesterol?
Fats belong to this macronutrient group, along with proteins and carbs.
What are lipids?
This high-fat cream is used to make ice cream and whipped cream.
What is Heavy Whipping cream?
Found in olive oil and dairy products, this fat can help lower bad cholesterol.
What is monounsaturated fat?
This high-fat dairy product is often whipped and used as a dessert topping.
What is heavy cream?
Too much saturated fat can increase the risk of this cardiovascular condition.
What is heart disease?
This term describes fats that contain no double bonds in their carbon chains.
What is saturated?
This dairy product can be churned into butter when agitated for a long time.
What is Cream?
Dairy contains some of these essential fats, which support brain and heart health.
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
A popular soft cheese with a high fat content, often spread on bagels.
What is cream cheese?
Dairy fats provide this much energy per gram.
What is 9 calories?
This process turns liquid oils into solid fats by adding hydrogen atoms.
What is hydrogenation?
This clarified butter has a high smoke point and is common in Indian cooking.
A broader group including mono- and polyunsaturated fats, often liquid at room temperature.
What are unsaturated fats?
This dairy product has varying fat percentages like whole, 2%, and skim.
What is milk?
The Dietary Guidelines suggest limiting saturated fat to less than this percentage of total calories.
What is 10%?
These are the “essential” fatty acids the body cannot make.
What are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?
This dairy-based fat is used in baking pastries for its rich flavor and flaky texture.
What is shortening?