Jayda Cooke and Laurie Terwilliger Keene State Dietetic Internship FATS THE GOOD, THE BAD + THE YUMMY

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY FAT + DIABETES Significance of dietary fat in diabetic lifestyle Relationship between dietary fat and increased risk of chronic illness

TODAY’S DISCUSSION The function and role of fat The differences between saturated fats + unsaturated fats Examples of healthy fats and unhealthy fats Using healthy fats in meal planning

THE IMPORTANCE OF FATS Our body uses fats to: Provide energy Insulate our bodies Protect our organs Aid in vitamin absorption

 HDL  LDL < 10% (2 tbsp. butter) Higher in animal products Butter Lard Marbled meat Tropical oils SATURATED FATS

↓ LDL ↑ HDL < 25% (4 tbsp. vegetable oil) Sources Vegetable oils Nuts and seeds Fish UNSATURATED FATS

Ω3s + Ω6s Monounsaturated Fats Olive Oil Peanut Oil Nut Butters Avocado Polyunsaturated Fats Nuts Fish Flax Seed Canola Oil

GUESS THE COMPOSITION! Canola Oil Olive Oil Lard Butter Coconut Oil

↓ HDL ↑ LDL Unsaturated  Saturated Spreadable Increased Shelf Life Packaged / Processed Foods TRANS FATS

“Hydrogenated” “Partially Hydrogenated” “Shortening ” LABEL READING – FIND THE TRANS FATS!

FAD FATS- HOW TO BE A SAVVY CONSUMER Natural Coconut Palm Avocado

FUNCTIONAL FOODS Stanols and SterolsOmega-3’s

SATURATED FAT AND DIABETES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Saturated Fats ↑ Risk of CVD ↑ R isk of Metabolic Syndrome Fat + Glucose Effect on arteries

CALL TO ACTION- MAKE A HEALTHY SUBSTITUTION!

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 1a. Saturated fat lowers your HDL and LDL 1b. Saturated fats raise your HDL and LDL 1c. Saturated fats increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 1a. Saturated fat lowers your HDL and LDL 1b. Saturated fats raise your HDL and LDL 1c. Saturated fats increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 2a. Fat is necessary for proper bone growth 2b. Our body makes hormones and vitamin D from fat 2c. Fat insulates and protects our organs

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 2a. Fat is necessary for proper bone growth 2b. Our body makes hormones and vitamin D from fat 2c. Fat insulates and protects our organs

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 3a. Saturated fats are oils at room temperature 3b. Unsaturated fats are oils at room temperature 3c. Olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil are examples of unsaturated fats

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 3a. Saturated fats are oils at room temperature 3b. Unsaturated fats are oils at room temperature 3c. Olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil are examples of unsaturated fats

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 4a. Substituting canola oil for butter when sautéing vegetables reduces saturated fat. 4b. Substituting coconut oil for butter reduces saturated fat. 4c. Reducing saturated fat to 10% of daily calories will help lower the risk for heart disease.

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 4a. Substituting canola oil for butter when sautéing vegetables reduces saturated fat. 4b. Substituting coconut oil for butter reduces saturated fat. 4c. Reducing saturated fat to 10% of daily calories will help lower the risk for heart disease.

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 5a. If an item says “No Trans Fats” on the front it means it does not have any trans fats 5b. Hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated, and the word shortening all indicate trans fats. 5b. Hydrogenated oils help lower the risk for heart disease (or LDL cholesterol).

TWO TRUTHS + A LIE 5a. If an item says “No Trans Fats” on the front it means it does not have any trans fats 5b. Hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated, and the word shortening all indicate trans fats. 5b. Hydrogenated oils help lower the risk for heart disease (or LDL cholesterol).

MAKING HEALTHY CHANGES

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