1. Fats: the high powered nutrient 1 Gram of Fat contains 9 calories of Energy per gram! That’s over twice as much as Carbohydrates and Proteins!

2. What do Fats do for us? I. Fats are used for stored energy (mostly during exercise!) II. Body Insulation- Keeps us warm! III. Padding- Keeps us comfortable! IV. Stores Vitamins (fat soluble) V. Production of Hormones

3. Fat in the body! (unused fats)

4. What are the types of Fat?  Saturated fats are usually found in animal products, but can also be contained in certain oils (coconut, palm)

5. Trans Fats can be found in:  cakes, cookies, crackers, pies, bread, etc.  Trans fat is made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil--a process called hydrogenation.  Hydrogenation increases the shelf life and flavor stability of foods containing these fats.

6. Cholesterol: Good (HDL) & Bad (LDL)  Egg, yolk, Chicken, brain, dairy products & liver HDL seem to protect against heart attack.

7. How does High Cholesterol Clog Arteries? HDL: The Hero! LDL: The Loser!

8. Mono & Poly Mono-unsaturated (missing one hydrogen atom) fats are usually found in plant products such as cooking oils and nuts Polyunsaturated (missing more than one hydrogen atom) fats are usually found in fish and oils! Salmon-Omega 3 source (fish)

9. When cooking……

10. Too much fat leads to:  Heart Disease- Clogged Arteries, overworked heart  Cancer- increased risk, especially with high intake of trans-fatty acids.  Obesity- When we don’t use it, it stores it.

11. Not enough fat leads to:  Eating disorders  Lack of development (especially at young ages)  Fatigue

12. Healthy Advice for Fats Limit your fats to 30% of your daily caloric intake Reduce intake of fats overall, but: limit saturated fats to 1/3 of all fats consumed Trim visible fat from meats and Reduce the use of butter, dressings, and oils

13. Half sheet Quiz 1. T or F HDL is the BAD form of Cholesterol. 2. T or F Fat helps keep the body warm. 3. T or F Monounsaturated fats are missing more than one hydrogen atom. 4. T or F Hydrogenation increases the shelf life, flavor and stability of foods. 5. T or F Coconut oil is the best oil to cook with.

14. Quiz Answers 1. F--HDL is the BAD form of Cholesterol. 2. T--Fat helps keep the body warm. 3. F--Monounsaturated fats are missing more than one hydrogen atom. 4. T-- Hydrogenation increases the shelf life, flavor and stability of foods. 5. F--Coconut oil is the best oil to cook with.