1. Good Fats 101: Nutrition Education for Supermarket Shoppers

2. Today’s Objectives Develop an understanding of what “good” fats are as well as their associated health benefits Develop an understanding of where “good” fats are in the grocery store Develop an understanding of how to read a nutrition label for “good” fats

3. What is Fat? Essential Nutrient Performs Important Functions Found in a variety of foods 4 Different Kinds – Some “Good,” Some “Bad”

4. “Good” vs. “Bad” Fats

5. Sources of “Good” Fats

6. Potential Health Benefits of “Good” Fats Fatty Acids Omega -3Omega-6Omega-9 Healthy Heart Improved Blood Cholesterol Brain Development & Function Blood Sugar Control Improved MoodReducing Waist Line

7. Fats in Supermarkets

8. Label Reading Lesson Total fat – “bad” fats = “good” fats “Partially hydrogenated oil” = trans fat Look for sources of “good” fats in the ingredient list, especially canola or sunflower oils Look for other packaging claims like “Good source of omega-3s”

9. GOOD FATS CHECK IN Questions?

10. Customer Q&A Activity “What are the four different kinds of ‘good’ fats?” “What are the health benefits of ‘good’ fats?” “Where can you find ‘good’ fats in the supermarket?” “How do you identify ‘good’ fats on the nutrition label?

11. FAT FINALE Any last questions?