Define saturated and unsaturated fat. Give 2 examples of each.

saturated fat; a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules without double bonds, considered to be less healthy in the diet than unsaturated fat.

unsaturated fat; a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules with at least one double bond, considered to be healthier in the diet than saturated fat.

examples;

saturated fat; butter, ghee, suet, lard, coconut oil and palm oil.

cakes.

biscuits.

fatty cuts of meat.

sausages.

bacon.

cured meats like salami, chorizo and pancetta.

cheese.

unsaturated fat;

peanut butter and peanut oil. vegetable oils, such as sunflower, corn, or canola. fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel. nuts and seeds, such as almonds, peanuts, cashews, and sesame seeds.