Cholesterol
Saturated Fat: Main Types & Recommended Amounts
Saturated fat is solid at room temp and found in meat, butter, milk, coconut, palm oil, and cocoa. Types include myristic, palmitic, lauric, and stearic acids. Excess intake can raise LDL. WHO recommends up to 10% of calories (22.2 g on 2,000) and contrasts saturated with unsaturated fats in fish, nuts, and seeds.