Fats Nutrient that provides energy, helps growth and repair of cells, and dissolves and carries certain vitamins to cells.

Uses for Fat Energy Insulation Padding for organs Cell Membranes Carry fat soluble vitamins Hormones Growth Skin

Saturated Fat Fat molecules that have no double bonds between carbon molecules because they are saturate with hydrogen molecules Solid at room temperature Raise the levels of cholesterol in blood High in calories Examples Animal sources Beef Pork Poultry with Skin Lamb Lard Cream ButterCheese

Unsaturated Fat Liquid at room temperature Healthier Choice Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat are both unsaturated fats. “Poly” means many unsaturated chemical bonds “Mono” means one unsaturated chemical bond. These unsaturated fats are often found in liquid vegetable oils.

Monounsaturated Fats Monounsaturated oils are liquid at room temperature but start to solidify at refrigerator temperatures. Canola, olive, and peanut oils, and avocados are sources of monounsaturated fat. Keeps HDL cholesterol levels high and LDL cholesterol levels low.

Polyunsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated oils are liquid at room temperature and in the refrigerator. Common sources of polyunsaturated fat are safflower, sesame and sunflower seeds, corn and soybeans, many nuts and seeds, and their oils. Keeps HDL cholesterol levels high and LDL cholesterol levels low.

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Cholesterol Is waxy, fatlike substance found in the saturated fat of animal cells, including those of humans People who eat a lot of saturated fats produce more cholesterol High levels of blood cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis and other heart diseases Eat foods that are low in cholesterol and saturated fat

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