FATS and Oils
What do Fats & oils do for the body?? Fats insulate our body to keep the body warm.
What do Fats & oils do for the body?? Fats protect vital organs such as your heart and liver from harm.
What do Fats & oils do for the body?? Acts as a partner with Vitamin A,D, E,K by carrying these vitamins throughout the body.
What do Fats & oils do for the body?? Reserved ENERGY
Side effects of too much fat Cholesterol-fat substance found in all body cells. High Level cholesterol can lead to heart disease Two types of cholesterol LDL Low-density-lipoprotein HDL High-density-lipoprotein
LDL BAD BAD Cholestrol- “L” stands for Loser LDL cholesterol clogs arteries: take cholesterol from the liver to wherever it is needed in the body. LDL cholesterol is circulating in the blood steam it can build up in the arties and increase the chance of heart disease and stroke.
“H” Happy Cholesterol GOOD GOOD Cholesterol HDL “H” Happy Cholesterol GOOD GOOD Cholesterol HDL cholesterol transports excess cholesterol found in the blood stream back to the liver.
1. Saturated Fats Types of fat Solid Hard at room temperature Saturated fats are found mostly in animal products Consume less than 25 grams of saturated fat a day. Saturated Fats Raise HDL and LDL
examples BUTTER RED MEATS CHEESE LARD
Foods High in Saturated OIL Saturated MonoSaturated Polysaturated Beef Fat 50% 45% 5% Butter 65% 30% Coconut Oil 90% 10% 0% Palm 20%
Examples of MonoUnsaturated Fats Liquid at room temperature (oils) Monounsaturated=MAGICAL because They Lower HDL Raise LDL
EXAMPLES olive oil olives avocados peanuts canola oil
Healthy Fat to Eat
Types of Fat Polyunsaturated Fats Liquid at room temperature Polyunsaturated=Pretty Good because Lower both the LDL and HDL cholesterol levels in the blood
ExAMPLES of PolyUnsaturated Corn Oil Sunflower Oil Safflower
Types of FAt Trans Fat=Man made fat
hydrogentation Examples of Food With hydrogenated fat Crisco Margarine Crisco Salad dressing Crackers Microwave popcorn Convenience foods
Trans Fat function like saturated fats in the body. They increase LDL. WARNING WARNING Trans Fat function like saturated fats in the body. They increase LDL.
Food that contain high amount of FAt Salad Dressing Gravy Cakes Cookies Ice Cream Foods fried in Fat ****FAT gives food flavor/Satisfies hunger and helps you feel full longer
Fats provide 9 Calories per gram Fat are the most concentrated source of energy Fats provide 9 Calories per gram
Ways to reduce fat Steam, Bake, Grill or Boil food instead of FRYING Use low fat substitutions (sour cream, cheese, skim milk etc) Choose lean meats Use egg whites instead of whole egg Replace solid Fats with oils
SMAshBook Assignment Name of the restaurant Get a buddy and 1 Chromebook. Go to your favorite restaurant’s website Find the nutritional facts for the meal you would normally order Write down the following: Name of the restaurant List of all the foods ordered Total Calories Total Fat Total Saturated Fat
Smash Book Fat Assignment Fat Makeover Go to your favorite restaurant’s website Find a meal that is lower in fat than the meal you normally order. Write down the following: Name of the restaurant New List of all the foods ordered (these numbers should be lower than the original order) Total Calories Total Fat Total Saturated Fat