1. Fats A type of lipid: a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water.

2. Major Function in the body: *Stored energy *Keeps us warm *Padding for organs

3. Suggested % of our daily caloric intake: 30%

4. If fats go unused, fats are stored as: FAT

5. Unsaturated Fats: Good Fats Food Sources for monounsaturated fats: *Olive oil, canola oil, nuts, avocado Food sources for Polyunsaturated fats: *Corn oil, safflower oil, salmon. Food sources for Omega 3 fatty acids: *Seafood (salmon), walnuts, flaxseed

6. Saturated Fats Food sources for saturated fats: – Butter Food sources for Trans- Fats: – Cakes, cookies, chips Food sources for cholesterol: – Some seafood, egg yolk, organ meats

7. Too many fats lead to: *Heart Disease *Cancer *Obesity

8. Not enough fats may lead to: *Eating disorders *Fatigue *Lack of development

9. Healthy advice for fats: Trim fat off of meat Eat “healthy” fats