FATS
What are Fats????
Fats are basic nutrients needed for: Proper functioning of cells Insulation of body organs against shock Maintenance of body temperature Healthy skin and hair
LDL VS. HDL
LDL is known as “bad cholesterol”. Saturated fats can increase your
cholesterol Facilitates the transport of cholesterol in
the blood to the body cells HDL is known as “good cholesterol”.
Facilitates the transport of cholesterol in the blood to the liver for metabolism and elimination from body.
HDL cholesterol can be increased by daily exercise.
Unsaturated Fats
Unsaturated fats: Mostly come from
plants soybean,
sunflower, fish and corn oils.
Liquid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats are known as good fats. It is necessary to
have fat as a part of your diet.
Saturated Fats Saturated fats:
Mostly come from animal sources Meats, fried food, baked goods, and dairy products
Are solid at room temperature Saturated fats directly raise total and LDL (bad)
cholesterol levels. High LDL levels are bad for your heart.
Saturated Fats
The American Heart Association recommends limiting the amount of saturated fats you eat to less than 7 percent of your total daily calories.
Trans Fats
Trans fats: The worst kind of fat raises your "bad"
(LDL) cholesterol and lowers your "good" (HDL) cholesterol.
A high LDL cholesterol level in combination with a low HDL cholesterol level increases your risk of heart disease.
Trans Fats Trans fat is made by
adding hydrogen to vegetable oil
It makes food less likely to spoil.
Examples of foods with trans fats are:
Baked goods, such as crackers, cookies and cakes
fried foods, such as doughnuts and French fries
Fats = Healthy Diet
Eating foods with a moderate amount of fat is part of a healthy diet.
Remember to balance the amount of calories you eat with the amount of calories you burn.
Fats = Healthy Diet
Aim to eat more vegetables, fruits, whole-grain/high-fiber foods, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, and fish.
If you do this, your diet will be low in both saturated fats and trans fats.
More Fat Facts
There are 9 calories per gram of fat. All fats have the same amount of calories, but
not the same effect on your body. Fats provide a concentrated form of
energy. If there are not enough carbohydrates for your
body’s energy, fats can be used as energy. Consuming high levels of fat can lead to
taking in too many calories. That will lead to weight gain or being
overweight.
What type of fat???
What type of fat???
What type of fat???
What type of fat???
What type of fat???
What type of fat???
OBJECTIVES 1. The students will be able to show the
difference between LDL and HDL. 2. The students will be able to know how fats are
used by the body 3. The students will be able to state the
difference between saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats.
4. The students will be able to know how to keep their saturated and trans fats down in their diet.
5. The students will be able to correctly identify what type of fat each food belongs to.
6. The students will show appropriate behavior towards their classmates and teachers throughout the entire class period.
