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What is the saturated fats? -Saturated fats are typically solid in room temperature each gram contains 9 calories. -It doesn't contain double bonds between fatty acids. -It contains short, medium, long , extra long of chain fatty acids. -The recommended amount of total calories is 10%. What is the benefits of the saturated fats? -It increases the good cholesterol. What are the damages of the saturated fats? -It increases risk of heart disease as it leads to the accumulation of the bad cholesterol in the arteries. -Weight gain as eating fast food leads to increasing the number of calories consumed in the diet. - It increases the risk of infection and mental deterioration. The examples of the saturated fats: Meat, such as; Beef, lamb, and chicken skin, in addition to meat products such as sausages. Dairy products, such as; Butter, cheese and cream. Tropical oils, such as; Coconut Oil. Some baked and fried foods, and sweets such as cookies.