Table 4, Common dietary recommendations for health risks. Here's a quiz to check what you know about triglycerides and fatty acids. All vegetable fats are polyunsaturated. Tub margarine is probably less saturated than stick margarine. A triglyceride is a type of lipoprotein.
Some fatty acids are essential in the diet.
Coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils are primarily saturated. The softer the fat the more polyunsaturated fatty acids it usually contains. At least 3 percent of calories each day should be linoleic acid. How To Eat Out Without Raising Your Cholesterol, NCR 337 This publication is not intended to provide a therapeutic diet for existing health problems. Obtain dietary advice on personal health matters from a registered dietitian.