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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