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Monounsaturated fat facts for kids

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A monounsaturated fat is a kind of fat found in some foods such as nuts and avocados. They are the main component in olive oil (oleic acid).

In general, these fats are considered to be healthier than others. They have the same amount of energy, but they reduce blood cholesterol levels. This reduces the risk to the heart. Another type of fat is polyunsaturated fat.

Images for kids

  • Trimyristin-3D-vdW

    Idealized representation of a molecule of a typical triglyceride, the main type of fat. Note the three fatty acid chains attached to the central glycerol portion of the molecule.

  • Fatmouse

    The obese mouse on the left has large stores of adipose tissue. For comparison, a mouse with a normal amount of adipose tissue is shown on the right.

  • Fat triglyceride shorthand formula

    Schematic diagram of a triglyceride with a saturated fatty acid (top), a monounsaturated one (middle) and a polyunsaturated one (bottom).

  • Margaryn 022

    [Margarine]], a common product that can contain trans fatty acids

  • Wilhelm Normann

    [Wilhelm Normann]] patented the hydrogenation of liquid oils in 1902

  • Triglyceride Hydrogenation&Isomerization V.1

    onverson of cis to trans fatty acids in partial hydrogenation

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ácido graso monoinsaturado para niños

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