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there are four types of fat monounsaturated polyunsaturated saturated and trans fats the healthiest fats are the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats since they contain the least amount of artery clogging saturated fatsmonounsaturated fats are found in olive peanut and canola oilll dietary fats contain different percentages of saturated polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat saturated fats are found primarily in animal products unsaturated fats mainly come from plants and can be monounsaturated olive or canola oil or polyunsaturated safflower sunflower corn or other oils
There are numerous types of fat. Your body makes its own fat from taking in excess calories. Some fats are found in foods from plants and animals and are known as dietary fat. Dietary fat is a macronutrient that provides energy for your body.Fat is essential to your health because it supports a number of your body's functions. Polyunsaturated fat. 2  This is a type of fat found mostly in plant-based foods and oils. 3  Evidence shows that eating foods rich in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) improves blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease. 4  PUFAs may also help decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes. 5  Omega-3 fatty acids.