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* Percentage Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Saturated fat
Fat is an essential nutrient that must be acquired though your
diet for proper health. However, there are bad and good fats.
Bad fats are called saturated fats. Saturated fats remain solid
at room temperature, and with the exception of coconut oil, and
palm oil they all come from animal sources. Saturated fats consumption
should be limited because they raise an individual's blood cholesterol,
and contribute to heart disease. Try to select foods with less than
3 grams of saturated fat per serving, and limit your total intake
to less than 10% of your total calories.
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