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Key Terms: Degree of Saturation, Fats, Oils, Oxidation, Rancidity, Trans Fats, Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats
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Fats are oily substances that occur in the animal body, under the skin or around organs. Since fats are higher in energy,
they are good for weight gain. Ideally, fats are animal-derived. They are mainly composed of saturated fatty acids.
Therefore, they are solid at room temperature. In animals, adipocytes are the specialized cells which store fat in the
body. Some of the fat can be found in the liver as well. Saturated fat and trans fat are two types of fats. Dairy food
such as cheese, butter, cream, full-fat milk, and meat contain saturated fats.
Figure 1: Cheese
Trans fat is a type of unsaturated fats which naturally occurs in animal meat and dairy products in small amounts.
Most of the trans fat is made up of partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils. Trans fat increase low-density lipoprotein
(LDL) levels in the blood. Meanwhile, it decreases the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels in the blood. Therefore,
trans fat is considered as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
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Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are the two types of unsaturated fats which occur in the liquid form.
Monounsaturated fats contain a single double bond in their molecular structure. These fats are stable to oxidation;
therefore, they take a longer time to develop rancidity. Olive oil and rapeseed oil are monounsaturated oils.
Polyunsaturated fats possess double bonds in their structure. They are less stable to oxidation and are good to use in
cold temperatures. Sunflower oil is the most common example of polyunsaturated oils.
Oils: Oils are viscous liquids that occur in fruits or seeds of plants.
Saturation
Fats: Fats are mainly composed of saturated fatty acids.
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Levels of Cholesterol
Fats: Fats increase the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Influence
Fats: Fats increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
At Room Temperature
Fats: Fats are solid at room temperature.
Origin
Fats: Fats mainly originate from animal sources.
Types
Fats: Trans fat and saturated fat are types of fats.
Oils: Monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat are the types of oils.
Examples
Fats: Butter, cream, meat, and lard are examples of fat.
Oils: Coconut oil, olive oil, seed oil, and corn oil are examples of oils.
Oxidative Rancidity
Fats: The oxidative rancidity is high in fats.
Storage
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Fats: Fats are stored in the liver and beneath the skin of animals.
Adipocytes
Fats: The specialized cells that store fats are called adipocytes in animals.
Conclusion
Fats and oils are two types of essential macronutrients made up of chains of fatty acids. Fats are mainly animal-
derived and are composed of saturated fats. Oils are mainly plant-derived and are composed of unsaturated fats. The
main difference between fats and oils is the degree of saturation.
Reference:
1. Cox, Owen. “Fat.” Eat for health, 27 July 2015, Available here.
2. “All About Plant Oils.” Precision Nutrition, 30 May 2017, Available here.
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