Synonyms

saturated fat

American

noun

Nutrition.

a type of single-bond animal or vegetable fat, as that found in butter, meat, egg yolks, and coconut or palm oil, that in humans tends to increase cholesterol levels in the blood.

saturated fat Scientific

A fat with a triglyceride molecule containing three saturated fatty acids. All carbon atoms in the fatty acid chains of saturated fats are connected by single bonds. Most fats derived from animal sources are saturated fats. Eating foods high in saturated fats can lead to elevated cholesterol levels in the blood.
Compare unsaturated fat

First recorded in 1970–75

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These benefits are often attributed to higher fibre intake and reduced saturated fat consumption.

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However, some observational studies found that people taking the drugs often consumed high levels of total and saturated fat.

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What whole milk does have more of is fat—specifically, saturated fat.

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The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services loves saturated fat, and has publicly encouraged everyone to eat more of it.

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There is a strong causal link between saturated fat intake and heart health.

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