AboutTodd Bublitz, RCEP Expertise I can answer questions on Cholesterol & Lipids. I can explain how diet can and cannot improve your cholesterol & triglyceride levels.
Experience I have 17 years experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, rehabilitation and education. Researcher in cardiovascular exercise, cardiac function and cardiac testing. I developed and maintain Lipid-Clinic.com
Also run Nuclear Cardiology Research Organizations National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Question Reading food labels many of them say total fat but list nothing under saturated, polyunsat, monounsat,trans, etc. Where is the fat coming from if not from not one of the ones listed?
For example:
8 grams total fat
2 grams saturated fat
0 grams trans fat
What comprises the remaining 6 grams?
Answer Kristie,
Fats fall into these categories:
Saturated fat
Unsaturated fat (polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat)
Trans-fatty acids
So, if the total fat is 8 grams and there are 2 grams of saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat, then there are 6 grams of unsaturated fat.
