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More Real Solutions:More Real Solutions:*how to eat less fat**how to eat less fat*
Michele Lucas, RD, CDE
Know your numbersKnow your numbers
Cholesterol <200 mg/dl is desirableLDL <100 mg/dl is optimalHDL >60 mg/dl is protective and
lovers your riskTriglycerides <150 mg/dl
Why should you eat less fat?Why should you eat less fat?
Because….Because….
Heart disease
Cancer
Weight control
Types of FatTypes of Fat
Saturated fatBad for heart
Monounsaturated fatGood for heart
Polyunsaturated fatGood for heart
Trans fatBad for heart
Omega Fatty AcidsOmega Fatty Acids
Omega 6 Safflower, corn oil,
salad dressings and margarines
Omega 3 Canola and soybean
oil (EPA and DHA) Flaxseed Salmon, tuna,
mackerel or sardines (weekly)
Eggs labeled w/ omega 3
How to Eat Less FatHow to Eat Less Fat
Eat high fat foods less often
Eat smaller amounts of high fat foods
Eat lower fat foods instead
Know Lab ValuesKnow Lab Values
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How do you eat less fat?How do you eat less fat?