Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are known by another name: omegas. There are three types of omega fatty acids: omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are two types of polyunsaturated fats. Omega-9 fatty acids are monounsaturated fats. All three omega fatty acids play specific roles in overall health, which is why they are considered good fats.
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