Fats• A type of lipid: a fatty substance that does not

dissolve in water.

Major Function in the body:

*Stored energy

*Keeps us warm

*Padding for organs

Suggested % of our daily caloric intake:

30%

If fats go unused, fats are stored as:

FAT

Unsaturated Fats: Good Fats

• Food Sources for monounsaturated fats:

*Olive oil, canola oil, nuts, avocado

• Food sources for Polyunsaturated fats:

*Corn oil, safflower oil, salmon.

• Food sources for Omega 3 fatty acids:

*Seafood (salmon), walnuts, flaxseed

Saturated Fats

• Food sources for saturated fats: – Butter

• Food sources for Trans-Fats: – Cakes, cookies, chips

• Food sources for cholesterol: – Some seafood, egg yolk,

organ meats

Too many fats lead to:

*Heart Disease*Cancer*Obesity

Not enough fats may lead to:

*Eating disorders*Fatigue*Lack of

development

Healthy advice for fats:

Trim fat off of meat

Eat “healthy” fats