Why saturated fat is bad for you

"Fat is an essential part of the diet, but lots of people eat more fat than they need or is good for them. In particular, saturated fats are dangerous because they raise 'bad' cholesterol and can block up the arteries to the heart. Having too much harmful cholesterol in the blood increase the risk of coronary heart disease - the biggest killer in the UK. The Food Standards Agency hopes to cut everyone's saturated fat intake by 20%. This could prevent up to 3,500 premature deaths a year, says the government watchdog." - BBC