Fats It’s all about balance. Types of Fats Saturated Fats Saturated Fats Unsaturated Fats...

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Fats Fats It’s all about balance It’s all about balance

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FatsFatsIt’s all about balanceIt’s all about balance

Types of FatsTypes of Fats

Saturated FatsSaturated Fats Unsaturated FatsUnsaturated Fats

Can be Can be monounsaturatedmonounsaturated or or polyunsaturatedpolyunsaturated

Trans FatsTrans Fats Also called Also called hydrogenated fatshydrogenated fats

CholesterolCholesterol A fatty, waxy substance found in some A fatty, waxy substance found in some

foodsfoods

Fats and HealthFats and Health Many Americans are afraid of fat. Some Many Americans are afraid of fat. Some

people even think they shouldn’t eat it at people even think they shouldn’t eat it at all.all.

So, is fat healthy or unhealthy? What do So, is fat healthy or unhealthy? What do you think?you think?

The answer is,The answer is,

BOTH!BOTH! Your body needs some fat to be healthy Your body needs some fat to be healthy

because it has many important functions in because it has many important functions in the body, but many Americans overdo it the body, but many Americans overdo it and eat too much fat every day. and eat too much fat every day.

Fats and HealthFats and Health

Fats that come from Fats that come from animalsanimals tend to tend to be less healthy.be less healthy. These include These include saturatedsaturated fats and fats and

cholesterolcholesterol.. Examples: Fats found in meat, butter, Examples: Fats found in meat, butter,

and dairy products (not skim milk—it’s fat and dairy products (not skim milk—it’s fat free)free)

Exception: palm oil and coconut oil are Exception: palm oil and coconut oil are saturated fats too even though they saturated fats too even though they come from plants.come from plants.

Fats and HealthFats and Health

Fats that come from Fats that come from plantsplants are better are better choices for the body. choices for the body. These include These include monounsaturatedmonounsaturated fats fats

and and polyunsaturatedpolyunsaturated fats. fats. Examples: olive oil, canola oilExamples: olive oil, canola oil Exception: Exception: fish oilsfish oils are polyunsaturated are polyunsaturated

fats and are VERY good for you.fats and are VERY good for you.

Fats and HealthFats and Health

Trans FatsTrans Fats are the LEAST healthy for are the LEAST healthy for the body. They are also known as the body. They are also known as hydrogenatedhydrogenated fats. fats.

What is hydrogenation? What is hydrogenation? A process that takes an unsaturated fat A process that takes an unsaturated fat

and makes it saturated by adding and makes it saturated by adding hydrogen. It changes the molecular hydrogen. It changes the molecular structure of the fat.structure of the fat.

It is recommended that we eat as few It is recommended that we eat as few trans fats as possible.trans fats as possible.

Functions of FatFunctions of Fat Fats provide calories which give the Fats provide calories which give the

body body energyenergy. . Fats carry vitamins A, D, E, and K to the Fats carry vitamins A, D, E, and K to the

bodybody Fat adds Fat adds flavorflavor to food and satisfies to food and satisfies

hungerhunger The body stores energy in the form of The body stores energy in the form of

fat.fat. This is why people get fat from overeating. This is why people get fat from overeating.

Any calories not burned (whether they Any calories not burned (whether they come from fats or not) are stored in the come from fats or not) are stored in the body as fat.body as fat.

Functions of Stored Fat in the BodyFunctions of Stored Fat in the Body

Reserve energyReserve energy Cushions and protects organsCushions and protects organs Keeps you warm Keeps you warm

Example: A person with more stored fat Example: A person with more stored fat is less likely to feel cold than a very thin is less likely to feel cold than a very thin person.person.

Fats Provide CaloriesFats Provide Calories

Fats provide energy in the form of Fats provide energy in the form of calories. calories.

One gram of fat has One gram of fat has 99 calories. calories. If a food has 10 grams of fat, how If a food has 10 grams of fat, how

many calories will it have many calories will it have just from the just from the fatfat? ? Answer: 90 calories from fatAnswer: 90 calories from fat

One tablespoon of oil contains 14 One tablespoon of oil contains 14 grams of fat. grams of fat.

Limiting FatsLimiting Fats

All of the functions of fat are All of the functions of fat are necessary for good health. necessary for good health. Everyone even needs to have some Everyone even needs to have some stored fat. stored fat.

However, too much fat may lead to However, too much fat may lead to health risks. Intake of fats should health risks. Intake of fats should be limited to healthy levels.be limited to healthy levels.

How much is okay?How much is okay?

Limiting FatsLimiting Fats

MyPlate recommends that a person have MyPlate recommends that a person have 6 6 teaspoonsteaspoons of oils in one day. (2 tablespoons) of oils in one day. (2 tablespoons)

We should all limit our intake of fats to not We should all limit our intake of fats to not more than more than 30%30% of all the calories we eat. of all the calories we eat.

10%10% or less of our calories should come from or less of our calories should come from saturated fats. saturated fats.

For the average 2000 calorie diet, this means For the average 2000 calorie diet, this means that a person should eat a maximum of that a person should eat a maximum of 65 65 grams of fat a day, or 585 calories from fats.grams of fat a day, or 585 calories from fats. You need to KNOW this! Everything on this slide may be on You need to KNOW this! Everything on this slide may be on

the state test.the state test.

How do How do Americans do at Americans do at

limiting fats?limiting fats?

Not very well.Not very well.

For Example:For Example:

Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

1,600 calories 78 g fat 215 g carbs

Quizno's Classic Italian                                                              

                                   

1370 calories 86 g fat 4490 mg sodium

Chili's Awesome Blossom                                                                         

                         

2,710 calories 203 g fat 194 g carbs 6,360 mg sodium

Carl's Jr. Double Six Dollar Burger

                                                                                                    

1,520 calories 111 g fat

Just imagine if you add a large fries to that.

What can you do?What can you do?

At your tables list as many At your tables list as many ideas as you can on the ideas as you can on the board. What can you do board. What can you do when you eat at a restaurant when you eat at a restaurant to reduce your total fat intake to reduce your total fat intake as well as total calories?as well as total calories?

Share ideas with the class.Share ideas with the class.

Linked DiseasesLinked Diseases

Some diseases are more likely to Some diseases are more likely to occur when a person has too much occur when a person has too much stored body fat. They include:stored body fat. They include: Heart DiseaseHeart Disease StrokeStroke ObesityObesity Type II DiabetesType II Diabetes Some types of CancerSome types of Cancer