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N.C. Children’s Hospital’s mission is to safeguard the health of North Carolina's 2.1 million children. With that in mind, we hope this site will be one you visit frequently to help keep your child healthy, well and active! Use it to find answers to everyday health questions, get important health tips, search healthy recipes and much more—all thanks to Kohl's! You can learn more about how Kohl's is making communities happier, healthier and greener places to live and work by visiting Kohl's Cares online.
Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Pediatric Health Library
This comprehensive library covers the critical childhood health topics, from stages of growth and development to disease and injury prevention.
Tests & Procedures
Information on more than 370 topics, featuring illustrations designed to clarify complex anatomy and procedures.
Children's Health Center
You want the best for your child, from good nutrition to effective discipline to a breadth of life opportunities.
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A Guide to Fats
Fats are a group of chemical compounds that contain fatty acids. Energy is stored in your body mostly in the form of fat. There are three main types of fatty acids: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Reducing all types of fat in your diet is best.
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Saturated fats are found mostly in foods of animal origin: meat, poultry skin, butter, cheese and partially hydrogenated oils. Saturated fats increase the LDL (bad) cholesterol level in your blood.
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Polyunsaturated fats are found in corn, cottonseed, safflower, soybean and sunflower oils. They can reduce LDL cholesterol levels but in excess they may also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
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Monounsaturated fats are the primary fats in olive, peanut, sesame and canola oils. They raise HDL cholesterol as they lower LDL cholesterol, but they should be consumed in moderation.
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Trans-fats are found in hydrogenated vegetable oils such as margarines and shortenings, and in many commercially made desserts. Trans-fats raise LDL and lower HDL cholesterol.