Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

16. Which kinds of fat should I limit? - cont'd

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Saturated fats are found in foods such as beef, cheese, milk, butter, oils, and ice cream and other frozen desserts. Trans fats are found in foods like margarine, crackers, icings, French fries, and microwave popcorn, as well as in many baked goods. Many sweets such as cakes, cookies, and doughnuts include saturated and/or trans fats. Read the Nutrition Facts label to choose products that are low in these fats.