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Fats

Fats. Why our body needs fat!. Absorbs vitamins A,D,E, & K and transports them to our organs Keeps skin, hair & nails looking healthy Cushions vital organs and bones Serves as energy for the body when needed. Good Fats. Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Omega 3 fatty acids.

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Fats

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  1. Fats

  2. Why our body needs fat! Absorbs vitamins A,D,E, & K and transports them to our organs Keeps skin, hair & nails looking healthy Cushions vital organs and bones Serves as energy for the body when needed

  3. Good Fats Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Omega 3 fatty acids

  4. Monounsaturated Olive oil Canola oil Peanut oil Sunflower oil Sesame oil Avocados Peanut Butter Nuts

  5. Polyunsaturated Soybean oil Corn oil Safflower oil

  6. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fish – albacore tuna, salmon Soybeans Walnuts Flaxseeds

  7. Bad Fats Saturated Trans-fatty acids

  8. Saturated Fat found in animal products and coconut oil Beef Lamb Pork Butter Cheese Cream All Whole milk dairy products

  9. Trans Fat & Hydrogenated Fats Created when processed to extend the shelf life Stick margarine Vegetable shortening Commercially fried foods Packaged baked goods

  10. Trans Fat foods

  11. Cholesterol A fat-like material that can be good or bad for us depending on what we eat. Two Types HDL – Healthy Fats, fats that come from plants LDL – Lousy Fats, fats that come from animals

  12. Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) • Limit fat intake to 30% of daily caloric intake • Only 10% of those fats should be saturated • Example: in a day with 2000 calories consumed, only 65 grams of fat should be eaten, with 20 grams or less of saturated fat • Will depend on caloric intake each day

  13. Fat Deficiencies • Deprived of vital nutrients • Nutrient imbalances which can lead to ill health • Digestion and absorption of vitamins and nutrients, such as calcium, will be affected

  14. Fat Excess • Too Much Fat can lead to: • Heart disease/attacks • Obesity • Diabetes • Immune dysfunction • Cancer • Poor cholesterol

  15. Fat Facts Fat that is solid at room temperature is bad for you. Fat that is liquid at room temperature is good for you.

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