Canola oil is low in saturated fat, is high in monounsaturated fat, and has a beneficial omega-3 fatty acid profile; it has well established heart health benefits[21] and is recognized by many health professional organizations including the American Dietetic Association, and American Heart Association, among others.[22][23][24][25] Canola oil has been authorized a qualified health claim from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration[26] based on the theory that the absence of saturated fats in the oil content makes it a healthy food, consumption of which cannot cause coronary heart disease.