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What is saturated fat?

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What is saturated fat?

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Saturated fat is one of the three main types of fats; these fats tend to be solid at room temperature. In this video, nutrition specialist Peter Attia, MD, discusses saturated fat, how it compares to other fats, and how it's found in foods.

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