Monounsaturated fat. Definition. noun, plural: monounsaturated fats. An unsaturated fatty acid that contains only one double or triple bond in the carbon chain, and believed to be a dietary fat that helps reduce LDL cholesterol in blood. Supplement. Foods rich in monounsaturated fats are almonds, peanut oil, olive oil, canola, and avocados.
acetone body, ketone body - a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders.
Ketones are the by-products of broken down fatty acids in the bodies, too much it in your blood is really bad for health. Ketones are produced when you lose weight or when there is not enough insulin to break down sugar for energy.etones are the by-products of broken down fatty acids in the bodies, too much it in your blood is really bad for health. Ketones are produced when you lose weight or when there is not enough insulin to break down sugar for energy.