Question

In two sentences in a 5th graders response

How are saturated fats different from unsaturated fats?

Answer 1

Saturated fats have fatty acid chains full of hydrogen, so they are usually solid at room temperature (like butter or lard) and often come from animal foods. Unsaturated fats have fewer hydrogen atoms and bends in their chains, so they are usually liquid at room temperature (like olive oil or fish oil) and are generally healthier for your heart.