Fats~Oils

Fats~Oils

1. Fats

   • Fats protect internal organs from shock and injury, insulate the body, and promote healthy skin.
   • provide 9 calories per gram
   • most concentrated forms of energy
   • A nutrient that is essential for body energy, insulation and protection
   • types of fatty acids
     • Saturated
       • Only in animal forms. solid at room temperature
     • Polyunsaturated
       • Found in veggies, fish, semi-liquid at room temperature
     • Monounsatured
       • (Semi solid) or liquid at room temperature
   • Supplies heat (insulation)
   • Adds flavor to food
   • Satisfies hunger, feel fuller longer
   • Satisfies hunger, feel fuller longer
   • Promotes healthy skin
   • Fat soluble vitamins (ADEK) can ONLY dissolve in Fat

2. Oils

   • are fats that are liquid at room temperature.

3. Lipids

   • A family of chemical compounds, which include fats and oils

4. Cholestorol

   • a fat-like substance made of glucose or saturated fat (in our blood)