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Face the FactsFace the FactsAbout FatsAbout Fats
October 2008
• Fats 101Fats 101
– Saturated FatsSaturated Fats
– TransTrans Fats Fats
–Monounsaturated FatsMonounsaturated Fats
– Polyunsaturated FatsPolyunsaturated Fats
– Additional Fats FactsAdditional Fats Facts
• Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
• Live Fat-SensiblyLive Fat-Sensibly
• ““Face The Fats” Face The Fats” ((AmericanHeart.org/FaceTheFats)AmericanHeart.org/FaceTheFats)
OutlineOutline
• Fats are essential to give body energy and Fats are essential to give body energy and support cell growth.support cell growth.
• Fats help protect organs and keep body warm.Fats help protect organs and keep body warm.
• Fats help body absorb some nutrients and Fats help body absorb some nutrients and produce important hormones.produce important hormones.
• We definitely need fat – but not as much as We definitely need fat – but not as much as most people eat.most people eat.
• 2006 AHA Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations2006 AHA Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations– Total fats 25-35% of daily caloriesTotal fats 25-35% of daily calories– For 2,000 calories, 500-700 calories (56-78 grams)For 2,000 calories, 500-700 calories (56-78 grams)
Fats 101Fats 101
CharacteristicsCharacteristics • Carbon atoms saturated with hydrogen atomsCarbon atoms saturated with hydrogen atoms• Solid at room temperatureSolid at room temperature
Common Food Common Food SourcesSources
• (Mainly from animals) Fatty beef, lamb, pork, poultry with (Mainly from animals) Fatty beef, lamb, pork, poultry with the skin, beef fat, lard, cream, butter, cheese, and other the skin, beef fat, lard, cream, butter, cheese, and other whole- or reduced-fat dairy productswhole- or reduced-fat dairy products
• (Some from plants) Palm, palm kernel, and coconut oils(Some from plants) Palm, palm kernel, and coconut oils• Many baked goods and fried foodsMany baked goods and fried foods
Effects on Effects on HealthHealth
• Raise bad cholesterolRaise bad cholesterol• Foods high in saturated fats may also be high in cholesterolFoods high in saturated fats may also be high in cholesterol• Increase risk of heart diseaseIncrease risk of heart disease
Daily LimitDaily Limit • Less than 7% of total caloriesLess than 7% of total calories• For 2,000 daily calories, less than 140 calories (15 grams) For 2,000 daily calories, less than 140 calories (15 grams)
can be from saturated fats.can be from saturated fats.
Saturated FatsSaturated Fats
CharacteristicsCharacteristics • Created in an industrial process by adding hydrogen to Created in an industrial process by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oilsliquid vegetable oils
• Solid at room temperatureSolid at room temperature• Contained in “partially hydrogenated oils”Contained in “partially hydrogenated oils”
Common Food Common Food SourcesSources
• (Baked goods) Pastries, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pie crusts, (Baked goods) Pastries, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pie crusts, and cookiesand cookies
• (Fried foods) French fries, doughnuts, fried chicken, (Fried foods) French fries, doughnuts, fried chicken, breaded chicken nuggets, and breaded fishbreaded chicken nuggets, and breaded fish
• (Snack foods) Popcorn and crackers(Snack foods) Popcorn and crackers• Traditional stick margarine and vegetable shorteningTraditional stick margarine and vegetable shortening
Effects on Effects on HealthHealth
• Raise bad cholesterolRaise bad cholesterol• May lower good cholesterolMay lower good cholesterol• Increase risk of heart diseaseIncrease risk of heart disease
Daily LimitDaily Limit • Less than 1% of total caloriesLess than 1% of total calories• For 2,000 daily calories, less than 20 calories (2 grams) can For 2,000 daily calories, less than 20 calories (2 grams) can
be from be from transtrans fats. fats.
TransTrans Fats Fats
CharacteristicsCharacteristics • One double-bonded (unsaturated) carbonOne double-bonded (unsaturated) carbon• Liquid at room temperature, but turn solid when chilledLiquid at room temperature, but turn solid when chilled
Common Food Common Food SourcesSources
• Vegetable oils – olive, canola, peanut, sesame, and Vegetable oils – olive, canola, peanut, sesame, and sunflowersunflower
• Avocados, peanut butter, and many nuts and seedsAvocados, peanut butter, and many nuts and seeds
Effects on Effects on HealthHealth
• Reduce bad cholesterolReduce bad cholesterol• May lower risk of heart diseaseMay lower risk of heart disease
Daily LimitDaily Limit • Total fats should be about 25-35% of total caloriesTotal fats should be about 25-35% of total calories• Eat foods with monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats Eat foods with monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats
instead of saturated or instead of saturated or transtrans fats. fats.
Monounsaturated FatsMonounsaturated Fats
CharacteristicsCharacteristics • More than one double-bonded (unsaturated) carbonMore than one double-bonded (unsaturated) carbon• Liquid at room temperature and when chilledLiquid at room temperature and when chilled
Common Food Common Food SourcesSources
• Vegetable oils – soybean, corn, and safflowerVegetable oils – soybean, corn, and safflower• Fatty fish – salmon, mackerel, herring, and troutFatty fish – salmon, mackerel, herring, and trout• Some nuts and seedsSome nuts and seeds
Effects on Effects on HealthHealth
• Reduce bad cholesterolReduce bad cholesterol• May lower risk of heart diseaseMay lower risk of heart disease
Daily LimitDaily Limit • Total fats should be about 25-35% of total caloriesTotal fats should be about 25-35% of total calories• Eat foods with monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats Eat foods with monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats
instead of saturated or instead of saturated or transtrans fats. fats.
Polyunsaturated FatsPolyunsaturated Fats
Additional Fats FactsAdditional Fats Facts
• Industrially-produced or artificial Industrially-produced or artificial transtrans fats fats – Account for majority (80-85%) of Account for majority (80-85%) of transtrans fats in foods fats in foods
– Multi-purpose and in abundant supply, allowing longer shelf-Multi-purpose and in abundant supply, allowing longer shelf-life and desirable food taste and texturelife and desirable food taste and texture
– Use accelerated in the 1960 - 80s as food producers moved Use accelerated in the 1960 - 80s as food producers moved away from animal fats and tropical oils. away from animal fats and tropical oils.
– Before 1990s, limited data on the health effects of Before 1990s, limited data on the health effects of transtrans fats fats
– Current consumption ~2% of total calories due to substantial Current consumption ~2% of total calories due to substantial food reformulations in recent yearsfood reformulations in recent years
Additional Fats FactsAdditional Fats Facts
• Natural Natural transtrans fats fats
– Small (15-20% of total Small (15-20% of total transtrans fats) amounts found in fats) amounts found in meat (e.g., beef and lamb) and dairy productsmeat (e.g., beef and lamb) and dairy products
–May not have same bad effects on cholesterol levels May not have same bad effects on cholesterol levels as industrially-produced as industrially-produced transtrans fats fats
Additional Fats FactsAdditional Fats Facts
• Omega-3 fatty acidsOmega-3 fatty acids
– Type of polyunsaturated fatsType of polyunsaturated fats
– Essential fatty acids your body needs but does not Essential fatty acids your body needs but does not make. Humans must eat them through food.make. Humans must eat them through food.
–Main food sources are salmon, sardines, mackerel, Main food sources are salmon, sardines, mackerel, or shellfish. or shellfish.
– Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk for — or who already people, and those at high risk for — or who already have — cardiovascular disease. have — cardiovascular disease.
– The American Heart Association The American Heart Association recommends that people eat fish at recommends that people eat fish at least twice a week. least twice a week.
• Omega-6 fatty acidsOmega-6 fatty acids
– Type of polyunsaturated fatsType of polyunsaturated fats
– The other group of essential fats your body needs The other group of essential fats your body needs but does not make. but does not make.
–Main food sources are some vegetable oils (soybean, Main food sources are some vegetable oils (soybean, safflower, or corn oils), nuts and seeds. safflower, or corn oils), nuts and seeds.
consumption of omega-6 fatty acids in place of consumption of omega-6 fatty acids in place of saturated fats and saturated fats and transtrans fats associated with fats associated with risk of risk of coronary heart diseasecoronary heart disease
Additional Fats FactsAdditional Fats Facts
Additional Fats FactsAdditional Fats Facts
• 9 calories per gram for all fats9 calories per gram for all fats
– ““Good” and “Bad”Good” and “Bad”
• Compared to 4 calories per gram for protein Compared to 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrateand carbohydrate
• Single tablespoon of any oil = 120 caloriesSingle tablespoon of any oil = 120 calories
• Control total calories (regardless of source) to Control total calories (regardless of source) to manage weight.manage weight.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Does eating “good” fats instead of “bad” fats Does eating “good” fats instead of “bad” fats help me lose weight?help me lose weight?
No, all fats are equally high in calories. No, all fats are equally high in calories. Regardless of the source, if you eat more Regardless of the source, if you eat more calories than you need, you will gain weight. calories than you need, you will gain weight. Replace the “bad” fats (saturated and trans fats) Replace the “bad” fats (saturated and trans fats) with the “better” fats (monounsaturated and with the “better” fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats) to reduce your risk of heart polyunsaturated fats) to reduce your risk of heart disease.disease.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Are all fats labeled “trans fat-free” or “zero trans Are all fats labeled “trans fat-free” or “zero trans fat” good for me?fat” good for me?
Not necessarily. Foods labeled “trans fat-free” Not necessarily. Foods labeled “trans fat-free” may still be high in saturated fats and/or low in may still be high in saturated fats and/or low in nutrients. Consider sweets, fatty and salty foods nutrients. Consider sweets, fatty and salty foods as treats you eat only once in a while instead of as treats you eat only once in a while instead of often. Remember to check the fat content so often. Remember to check the fat content so you can stay within our recommendations for you can stay within our recommendations for total, saturated and trans fats.total, saturated and trans fats.
• FDA Labeling RequirementFDA Labeling Requirement - - Effective January 2006, food Effective January 2006, food companies required to list companies required to list transtrans fat content separately fat content separately on the Nutrition Facts Panel on the Nutrition Facts Panel of all packages goodsof all packages goods
• Can round down to 0g if Can round down to 0g if less than 0.5g per servingless than 0.5g per serving
Live-Fat Sensibly – Live-Fat Sensibly – TransTrans Fat on Label Fat on Label
Live Fat-Sensibly – Reading LabelLive Fat-Sensibly – Reading Label
Live Fat-Sensibly – Sample TipsLive Fat-Sensibly – Sample Tips
Choose soft margarines that contain “0 grams Choose soft margarines that contain “0 grams transtrans fat” fat” instead of buying butter. (These margarines usually come in instead of buying butter. (These margarines usually come in tubs.) tubs.)
• Stir-fryingStir-frying. Use a wok to cook vegetables, poultry or . Use a wok to cook vegetables, poultry or seafood in vegetable stock, wine or a small amount of oil. seafood in vegetable stock, wine or a small amount of oil.
• Grilling and broilingGrilling and broiling. Use a rack so the fat drips away from . Use a rack so the fat drips away from the food.the food.
• Sautéing.Sautéing. Use a nonstick vegetable spray to brown or Use a nonstick vegetable spray to brown or sauté foods; or, as an alternative, use a small amount of sauté foods; or, as an alternative, use a small amount of broth or wine, or a tiny bit of vegetable oil.broth or wine, or a tiny bit of vegetable oil.
AHA launched in 2007 theAHA launched in 2007 the “Face the Fats” “Face the Fats”
national consumer education campaign.national consumer education campaign.
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Live Fat-SensiblyLive Fat-Sensibly
My Fats Translator Sample Input (1)My Fats Translator Sample Input (1)
My Fats Translator Sample Output (1a)My Fats Translator Sample Output (1a)
My Fats Translator Sample Output (1b)My Fats Translator Sample Output (1b)
• Four scenarios: Cookouts, Fast Food, Beginnings & Basic SubstitutionsFour scenarios: Cookouts, Fast Food, Beginnings & Basic Substitutions• Four food types for each scenario and “Base,” “Better,” & “Best” choicesFour food types for each scenario and “Base,” “Better,” & “Best” choices
My Fats Translator Sample Output (1c)My Fats Translator Sample Output (1c)
• Four scenarios: Cookouts, Fast Food, Beginnings & Basic SubstitutionsFour scenarios: Cookouts, Fast Food, Beginnings & Basic Substitutions• Four food types for each scenario and “Base,” “Better,” & “Best” choicesFour food types for each scenario and “Base,” “Better,” & “Best” choices
My Fats Translator Sample Input (2)My Fats Translator Sample Input (2)
My Fats Translator Sample Output (2a)My Fats Translator Sample Output (2a)
My Fats Translator Sample Output (2b)My Fats Translator Sample Output (2b)
My Fats Translator Sample Output (2c)My Fats Translator Sample Output (2c)
• Four scenarios: Cookouts, Fast Food, Beginnings & Basic SubstitutionsFour scenarios: Cookouts, Fast Food, Beginnings & Basic Substitutions• Four food types for each scenario and “Base,” “Better,” & “Best” choicesFour food types for each scenario and “Base,” “Better,” & “Best” choices
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