fats: the high powered nutrient 1 gram of fat contains 9 calories of energy per gram! that’s over...
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Fats: the high powered nutrient
1 Gram of Fat contains 9 calories of Energy per gram!
That’s over twice as much as Carbohydrates and Proteins!
What do Fats do for us?
I. Fats are used for stored energy (mostly
during exercise!)II. Body Insulation- Keeps us
warm!III. Padding- Keeps us
comfortable!IV. Stores Vitamins (fat soluble)V. Production of Hormones
Fat in the body! (unused fats)
What are the types of Fat? Saturated fats are usually found
in animal products, but can also be contained in certain oils (coconut, palm)
Trans Fats can be found in:
cakes, cookies, crackers, pies, bread, etc. Trans fat is made when manufacturers add
hydrogen to vegetable oil--a process called hydrogenation.
Hydrogenation increases the shelf life and flavor stability of foods containing these fats.
Cholesterol: Good (HDL) & Bad (LDL)
Egg, yolk, Chicken, brain, dairy products & liver
HDL seem to protect against heart attack.
How does High Cholesterol Clog Arteries?
HDL:The Hero!
LDL:The Loser!
Mono & Poly
Mono-unsaturated (missing one hydrogen atom) fats are usually found in plant products such as cooking oils and nuts
Polyunsaturated (missing more thanone hydrogen atom) fats are usuallyfound in fish and oils!
Salmon-Omega 3 source (fish)
When cooking……
Too much fat leads to:
Heart Disease- Clogged Arteries,
overworked heart Cancer- increased risk,
especially with high intake of trans-fatty acids.
Obesity- When we don’t use it, it stores it.
Not enough fat leads to:
Eating disorders Lack of development (especially
at young ages) Fatigue
Healthy Advice for Fats
Limit your fats to 30% of your daily caloric intake
Reduce intake of fats overall, but: limitsaturated fats to 1/3 of all fats consumedTrim visible fat from meats andReduce the use of butter, dressings, and oils
Half sheet Quiz
1. T or F HDL is the BAD form of Cholesterol.
2. T or F Fat helps keep the body warm.3. T or F Monounsaturated fats are missing
more than one hydrogen atom.4. T or F Hydrogenation increases the shelf
life, flavor and stability of foods.5. T or F Coconut oil is the best oil to cook
with.
Quiz Answers
1. F--HDL is the BAD form of Cholesterol.2. T--Fat helps keep the body warm.3. F--Monounsaturated fats are missing
more than one hydrogen atom.4. T--Hydrogenation increases the shelf life,
flavor and stability of foods.5. F--Coconut oil is the best oil to cook with.