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Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and
moderate in
total fat.
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A healthy diet contains 30% or less total
fat with less than 8% of total calories coming from saturated fat. Saturated fat mainly comes from animal foods, however, palm oil and
coconut oils also contains some saturated fat. Cholesterol intake should be less than 300 milligrams a day. |
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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated
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Why does everyone recommend I use olive oil for cooking? |
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To meet dietary recommendations,
take the following steps:
 | Reduce total fat to 30% or less of total
calories each day.
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Reduce saturated fat, by eating smaller
portions of animal protein, selecting leaner meats, dairy products and fish, and
eating small amounts of cheese and eggs. |
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Reduce cholesterol by eating less fatty
meats, eggs, and dairy products.
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Select low fat and nonfat products when
possible. |
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Choose polyunsaturated and
monounsaturated fats when cooking with added fats. Olive and canola oils are higher in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
fat, therefore they are better choices. |
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Look for hidden fats like fat marbled
into meats and hidden in commercial baked goods such as pies and cookies. |
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Use added fats such as sauces, gravies,
and salad dressings sparingly. |
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Read the total fat and saturated fat on
food labels to understand just how much fat is in the product. |
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