Learn to identify major sources of fat in your diet and make changes, if necessary. An amount that provides 30 percent or less of total calories is suggested. The upper limit on the fat grams in your diet depends on your calorie need. Saturated fatty acids. Less than 10 percent of calories should come from saturated fatty acids.
All fats contain both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
The fats in animal products are the main sources of saturated fatty acids in most diets. Excess saturated fatty acids increase blood cholesterol levels in many people. Animal products are the only sources of dietary cholesterol. Meat has a reputation for being high in cholesterol. This is mainly due to the amount of meat we eat rather than the amount of cholesterol per ounce of meat.