What Are The 4 Classes Of Unsaturated Fatty Acids?
Monounsaturated fat: This is a type of fat found in a variety of foods and oils. Polyunsaturated fat: This is a type of fat found in plant-based foods and oils.They can be divided into two groups known as omega-3 fats and omega-6 fats. Omega-3 fatty acids: One type of polyunsaturated fat made up of mainly omega-3 fatty acids and may be beneficial to heart. Omega-6 fats decrease risk of heart disease when they are consumed in place of saturated and trans fats.