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Having too much _______ fat has been associated with an increase in health risks, such as heart disease and certain types of cancer.
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Having too much _______ fat has been associated with an increase in health risks, such as heart disease and certain types of cancer.

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Saturated fat

The American Heart Association recommends staying under 7% of daily calories. Why? Because saturated fat tends to raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood. High cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.



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