Fats & Oils

Fats & Oils

1. Fats protect the body

   • Protects internal organs from injury and shock
   • Insulates the body
   • Promotes healthy skin

2. Every gram of fat provides 9 calories

3. Fats are the most concentrated source of energy

4. Functions

   • Supplies heat
   • Carries Vitamin A,D,E,K
   • Adds to food's flavor
   • Feel fuller longer
   • Protects organs form injury and shock
   • Promotes healthy skin

5. Definitions

   • Fat - A nutrient that is essential for body energy, insulation and protection
   • Oils - Fats that are liquids at room temperature
   • Lipids - A family of chemical compounds, including fats and oils
   • Cholesterol - A fat like substance made of glucose or saturated fat
   • Rancid- Fats that have begun to decompose
   • Hydrogenation - Chemical process making liquid fats into solid fats

6. Fat type depends on the molecule makeup and bonds

7. It's not how much fat you eat, but what kind