good fats 101: nutrition education for supermarket shoppers
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Good Fats 101:
Nutrition Education for Supermarket Shoppers
Today’s Objectives
• Develop an understanding of what “good” fats are as well as their associated health benefits
• Develop an understanding of where “good” fats are in the grocery store
• Develop an understanding of how to read a nutrition label for “good” fats
What is Fat?
Essential Nutrient
Performs Important Functions
Found in a variety of foods
4 Different Kinds – Some “Good,” Some “Bad”
“Good” vs. “Bad” Fats
Sources of “Good” Fats
Potential Health Benefits of “Good” FatsFatty Acids
Omega -3 Omega-6 Omega-9
Healthy Heart Healthy Heart Healthy Heart
Improved Blood Cholesterol
Improved Blood Cholesterol
Improved Blood Cholesterol
Brain Development &
Function
Blood Sugar Control
Improved Mood Reducing Waist Line
Fats in Supermarkets
Label Reading Lesson• Total fat – “bad” fats
= “good” fats
• “Partially hydrogenated oil” =
trans fat
• Look for sources of “good” fats in the ingredient list, especially canola or sunflower oils
• Look for other packaging claims like “Good source of omega-3s”
GOOD FATS CHECK IN
Questions?
Customer Q&A Activity
• “What are the four different kinds of ‘good’ fats?”
• “What are the health benefits of ‘good’ fats?”
• “Where can you find ‘good’ fats in the supermarket?”
• “How do you identify ‘good’ fats on the nutrition label?
FAT FINALE
Any last questions?
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