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Fats

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.

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Fats

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  1. Fats A type of lipid: a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water.

  2. Major Function in the body: *Stored energy *Keeps us warm *Padding for organs

  3. Suggested % of our daily caloric intake: 30%

  4. If fats go unused, fats are stored as: FAT

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Too many fats lead to: *Heart Disease *Cancer *Obesity

  8. Not enough fats may lead to: *Eating disorders *Fatigue *Lack of development

  9. Healthy advice for fats: Trim fat off of meat Eat “healthy” fats

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