Fats/Oils

Fats/Oils

1. Fat is a protector of animals and humans, keep us warm, and help skin

   • Each gram has nine calories in it

2. A nutrient that is essential for body energy, insulation and protection

   • Oils are fats that are liquid at room temp.
     • Ex: Fish oil
   • Ex: Butter

3. Fats/Oils have a place in MyPyramid but not MyPlate

4. Lipids: A family of chemical compounds, which include fats and oils

5. Cholesterol: a fat-like substance made of glucose or saturated fat (in our blood)

6. Like back up energy

   • Helps us stay full by taking longer to digest

7. Fatty acids are used to transport other molecules around the body

   • Saturated/Polyunsaturated/Monounsaturated
     • Vitamins ADEK=only dissolve in fatty acids (NOT WATER!)
   • Saturated fats are found in meat, cheese and milk
   • Polyunsaturated fats are found in pumpkin seeds and corn oil
   • Monounsaturated fats are found in vegetable oils