1. FATS

2. What do you think of when you hear that a food has fat in it?
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3. But your diet SHOULD have a certain amount of fat in it!
You might think that the food is not good for you or that it’s unhealthy!
But your diet SHOULD have a certain amount of fat in it!

4. The fact is we all need fats. Fats help us in lots of ways!

5. What does fat do? FAT: helps our bodies stay warm in cold weather
protects our organs - like a cushion
acts as the body's reserve tank of energy
helps hormones to keep blood pressure steady
helps keep skin and hair healthy
gives some vitamins a place to stay and helps them get round in the blood to where the body wants them.

6. How much fat is good for you?
Nutritionists, people who study foods and diets, say that only a small amount of fat is necessary each day. However infants and small children need more fat. It keeps a child's body temperature consistent, helps digest vitamins A, D, E and K, helps develop and cushion internal organs, is needed for brain development and assists in general growth and development.

7. Most Americans don’t worry about too little fat in their diet
Most Americans don’t worry about too little fat in their diet! Most of us eat between 6-8 times too much fat each day! If you eat too much fat, there can be serious problems!
Obesity is the condition of having more body fat than is healthy.
High levels of cholesterol can build up in blood vessels and lead to heart attacks and strokes.

8. Saturated Fats Unsaturated Fats
There are two main types of fat that we eat.
Saturated Fats
Unsaturated Fats
butter, cheese, chocolate, eggs, shortening, ice cream, red meat, whole milk
canola oil, fish, nuts, olive oil, peanut oil
Saturated fats are
considered BAD fats.
They can increase the
levels of cholesterol
in blood.
Which are
good fats?

9. Fatty foods How about eating more fruits and vegetables?
What foods should you choose?
How about choosing grilled, baked, or steamed foods instead of fried?
How about drinking low-fat milk?
How about eating more fruits and vegetables?
How about trying fish or chicken instead of red meat?