Fats obtained from a variety of foods are essential nutrients but may be harmful to the body in some forms. Are healthy fats that have at least one double bond in the fatty acid chain. Most are artificially hydrogenated fats that have detrimental effects on health.

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Messiah Fernandez

2 May, 06:45

Fats obtained from a variety of foods are essential nutrients but may be harmful to the body in some forms. Are healthy fats that have at least one double bond in the fatty acid chain. Most are artificially hydrogenated fats that have detrimental effects on health.

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Chasity Riley · Answer 1

Usually the more double bonds in the fatty acids the more harmful the oils are

Explanation:

Saturated fats have no double bonds. This includes coconut oil. Olive oil for example, has only one double bond and is considered very healthy. Some vegetable oils have many double bonds. Double bonds are not stable. These oils are liquid at room temperature. Other oils have been artificially hydrogenated and thus are made more solid at room temperature, like margarine. Hydrogenated fats are considered unhealthy. There is currently a controversy stirred by recent studies that indicate that fats are needed for a good health and should be an important component of your diet.

Phoenix Hale · Answer 2

Saturated fats

Explanation:

Because if you eat too much it could make you sick.