Monounsaturated fat. Definition. noun, plural: monounsaturated fats. An unsaturated fatty acid that contains only one double or triple bond in the carbon chain, and believed to be a dietary fat that helps reduce LDL cholesterol in blood. Supplement. Foods rich in monounsaturated fats are almonds, peanut oil, olive oil, canola, and avocados.
acetone body, ketone body - a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders.
What are ketones? The human body normally runs on glucose thatâs produced when the body breaks down carbohydrates. But when your body doesnât have enough glucose or insulin to use the glucose, your body starts breaking down fats for energy. Ketones are byproducts of this breakdown. Those with type 1 diabetes are especially at risk for making ketones. Ketones can make your blood acidic. Acidic blood can cause a serious condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).