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| A few interesting facts : | |
| v | Lipids at room temperature that are solid are called fats while those that are liquid are called oils. |
| v | Oils and fats have Saturated, Mono Unsaturated (MUFA), Poly Unsaturated (PUFA) and essential fatty acids (EFA). |
| v | Food items such as sunflower oil, gingley oil, soybean oil, fish etc. containing Poly Unsaturated (PUFA) should be preferred, yet consumed in moderation. |
| v | Substitute unsaturated fat-either Poly Unsaturated (PUFA) or Mono Unsaturated (MUFA). Keep your fat calories to about 15-20% of your total calories. |
| v | People having heart diseases or high blood pressure should use oils and fats that are high in Poly Unsaturated (PUFA). |
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