Fats Also considered lipids Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen Functions: Energy 2.5 times more energy / unit

Fats Sources: Fats- solid at room temperature Oils- liquid at room temperature Saturated fats Unsaturated fats Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated

Fats Saturated fats C-C-C Unsaturated fats C=C=C Solid animal fats Body can make Unsaturated fats C=C=C Monounsaturated C-C=C-C One double bond Polyunsaturated fats C=C=C Two or more double bonds Corn oil, Soybean oil

Fats Dietary essential fatty acids Linoleic Digestion of Fat Soluble vitamins ~ A,D,E,K More of an issue in confinement fed animals Added to the diet for Reduce dust Improve texture Improve palatability Rendered Fat is main source Melted and added

Fats group of organic compounds known as lipids found in plants and animals provide and store energy

Fats essential fatty acids: necessary for production of some hormones and hormone like substances

Fats most important sources are the grains that contain oil

Fat Used as energy Insulates the body Cushions organs from injury Carries fat soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K) Unused fat stored in fat tissue Saturated fats Butter Coconut oil Palm oil

Fat Unsaturated fats 25-30% of calories should come from fat Corn oil Saffola oil Cottonseed oil 25-30% of calories should come from fat

Fats Primary source of energy 1gram yields 9 calories 25-30% of caloric intake

Fats Saturated solid @ room temperature animal sources increase blood cholesterol

Fats Unsaturated monounsaturated polyunsaturated olive, canola, peanut, sesame polyunsaturated corn, safflower, sunflower, soybean decrease blood cholesterol