Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils

1. Fats

   • protect internal organs from shock and injury
   • 9 calories per gram
   • Definition: nutrient that is essential for body energy, insulation and protection
   • great back up energy
     • supplies heat
     • carries vitamins
     • adds flavor
     • protects organs
     • healthy skin
     • keeps you from being hungry
   • Fatty acids
     • saturated
       • usually come from animal sources
     • polyunsaturated
       • veggies, fish
     • monounsaturated
       • semi solid/liquid
     • trans fat: not healty
   • How does it relate?
     • saturated fats raise HDL and LDL
     • polyunsaturated fats lower HDL and LDL
     • monounsaturated fats raise HDL and lower LDL

2. Oils

   • are fats that are liquid at room temp

3. Lipids: chemical compound which includes fats and oils

4. cholesterol: fat like substance made of glucose

   • HDL Cholesterol: h for healthy
   • LDL Cholesterol: L for LOser