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All About FAT!!!

All About FAT!!!. Heart Health. Fat in our bodies…. Functions Types Problems with too much. Functions. Energy (calories) Structural fat pads Insulation Vitamins A, E, D, K Fat in our blood. Types of fat in the blood. Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol Triglycerides.

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All About FAT!!!

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  1. All About FAT!!! Heart Health

  2. Fat in our bodies… • Functions • Types • Problems with too much

  3. Functions • Energy (calories) • Structural fat pads • Insulation • Vitamins A, E, D, K • Fat in our blood

  4. Types of fat in the blood • Cholesterol • HDL Cholesterol • LDL Cholesterol • Triglycerides

  5. Problems with too much • Risk for heart disease • Plaque formation • Increased clotting tendency • Risk for stroke

  6. Fat in our food. • Functions • Types • Problems with too much

  7. Functions • Necessary for digestion, absorption & transport of fat-soluble vitamins • Helps with the digestive process • Helps with feeling full • Helps food taste yummy!

  8. Types • Saturated fatty acids • Monounsaturated fatty acids • Polyunsaturated fatty acids • Essential fatty acids • Trans fatty acids • Cholesterol

  9. Where are they found? • Saturated • Butter • Coconut oil • Animal fat • Palm oil • Trans • Packaged foods • Prepared foods • Fried foods • Unsaturated • Olive oil • Canola oil • Most vegetables oils • Tub margarine • Nuts & nut butters

  10. Problems with too much • Too many calories • Increased body weight • Risk for heart disease • Risk for diabetes • Risk for high blood pressure • Risk for other problems

  11. Finding fat on the Nutrition Facts Label

  12. Summary • We need some fat in our bodies, but not… • Saturated fats should be limited; Trans fats should be eliminated • Unsaturated fats are better (mono are best)

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