Facts about Fats and Oils

Fats and oils are important for good health. Fats provide your body with energy while oils are needed in the diet in small amounts because they are a major source of Vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties. This 4-page fact sheet describes the different types of fats and oils and tips for choos...

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Main Authors: Tiffany N. Stodtko, Wendy J. Dahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2016-06-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127833
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Summary:Fats and oils are important for good health. Fats provide your body with energy while oils are needed in the diet in small amounts because they are a major source of Vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties. This 4-page fact sheet describes the different types of fats and oils and tips for choosing the healthiest types. Written by Tiffany N. Stodtko and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, June 2016. FSHN16-3/FS281: Facts about Fats and Oils (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009