0 a type of fat found in some vegetable oils that is thought to be healthier than saturates (= fat from meat, milk, and cheese):
This margarine is high in polyunsaturates.
Worries that cancer might be caused by polyunsaturates have been shown to be unfounded.
Unsaturated fats may be further classified as monounsaturated (one double-bond) or polyunsaturated (many double-bonds).
There is little evidence that dietary saturated fat or polyunsaturated fat intake affects risk.
These three major strains differ greatly in their levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Although both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can replace saturated fat in the diet, trans unsaturated fats should be avoided.
The most highly polyunsaturated dietary fats were found to be the most carcinogenic.
Quavers contain a mixture of fats (4.9g): saturated fat 0.4g, polyunsaturated fat 0.6g and monounsaturated fat 3.8g.
